About This Park
Overview
This tent-only group campground is located on the southern shore of Whiskeytown Lake in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 14 miles west of Redding, California and three hours north of Sacramento.
The cool, clear waters of Whiskeytown Lake provide endless water activities. The picturesque mountain setting and extensive forested backcountry offer ample opportunities for hiking and biking.
Recreation
During the summer heat, swimming, kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding and water skiing are popular on the 3,200 acre lake. Year round, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, gold panning, fishing and picknicking attract visitors.
Boats may be launched at nearby Brandy Creek Marina and moored at the campground.
Facilities
There are two spacious tent-only sites available at Dry Creek. Each site contains two large serving tables, numerous picnic tables, small and large charcoal barbecue grills, a cleared fire pit area, bear-proof storage lockers, vault toilets and drinking water.
Natural Features
Dry Creek Group Campground affords beautiful lake-side views and a canopy of conifer, oak and maple trees, which offer pleasant shade for campers.
Whiskeytown Lake is located where the Klamath Mountains, Cascade and Coast Mountain Ranges, and the Sacramento Valley meet, creating a wide variety of wildlife and landscapes.
Nearby Attractions
Brandy Creek Beach is located one mile from the campground and features sandy beaches and a large swimming area. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, there are showers, a store with food and supplies and rentals of paddleboards and kayaks.
The trailhead for Brandy Creek Falls is located four miles away.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 246-1225.
Quick Information
- Type: National Park, Overnight Parking
- Network: Federal – Other
- Price Range: $15-35
- Rating: 4.0 / 5
Amenities
- ✓ Electric Hookup
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ Grills/Fire Ring
- ✓ Lake Access
- ✓ Fire Pit
Contact & Location
PO Box 188
Whiskeytown, CA 96095188
Phone: 530-242-3412
Email: michelle_dulisse@nps.gov
Book This Park
Electric hookups are available, though water and sewer are shared — a good balance of convenience and simplicity. Getting here takes a little planning, but the payoff is a quieter, more private camping experience. Cell service is likely limited out here — consider it a built-in reason to properly unplug.