DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA)
Campground · California · 2 bookable sites ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 2
- Bookable sites
- up to 50
- People per site
- 1,242 ft
- Elevation
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.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 246-1225.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.The facts
- 2 bookable sites
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: Sites 1-2
Site types
- 2 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, picnic tables.
2 campsites at DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA)
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G01 | Sites 1-2 | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | Gravel | Slight | Lakefront | — | 50 | 🐾 |
| G02 | Sites 1-2 | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | Lakefront | — | 50 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Interstate 5 in Redding, CA, take State Route 299 west and drive approximately 10 miles. Turn left onto Kennedy Memorial Drive at the Whiskeytown visitor center. Continue 5.6 miles on Kennedy Memorial Drive until the road ends at the access to Dry Creek Group Campground.
40.62556, -122.58083 · 40°37'32.0"N 122°34'51.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 96°F in Jul, down to 53°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 55 | 58 | 62 | 68 | 77 | 87 | 96 | 94 | 89 | 76 | 61 | 53 |
| Low °F | 37 | 38 | 40 | 45 | 51 | 58 | 63 | 61 | 57 | 49 | 41 | 36 |
| Precip in | 7.5 | 8.4 | 7.5 | 3.8 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 2.8 | 4.5 | 8.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA)
- Can you reserve a site at DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA)?
- Yes, DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA) have?
- 2 sites.
- Are pets allowed at DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA).
- Are campfires allowed at DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA)?
- Campfires are allowed at DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA)
- Brandy Creek Primitive Campground 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sheep Camp Primitive Campground 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown NRA) 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground 3.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Horse Camp Primitive Campground 4.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Crystal Creek Primitive Campground 4.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Whiskeytown Visitor Center 3.3 mi · Facility
- Clear Creek Greenway 10.5 mi · Facility
- Fishermans Point Day Use Area 10.8 mi · Facility
- Livingston Stone National Fish Hatchery 10.9 mi · Facility
- Centimudi Public Boat Ramp 11.2 mi · Facility
- Lewiston Lake 13.6 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 530-242-3412
- Email michelle_dulisse@nps.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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