Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown NRA)
Campground · California · 3 bookable sites ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 3
- Bookable sites
- up to 80
- People per site
- 1,224 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area is located on the northern shore of Whiskeytown Lake in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 13 miles west of Redding, California. The Group Picnic Area is a popular spot to celebrate birthdays, family reunions, work events and many other special occasions with a day of waterside fun. This is a day use area only. The hours are 9 am to 9 pm for reservation holders. Alcohol, smoking, and pets are prohibited.Recreation
During the summer heat, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing are popular activities in the Whiskey Creek arm of the lake. Boats may be launched at nearby Whiskey Creek Launch Ramp and moored along the shore of the Group Picnic Area.Facilities
The Group Picnic Area contains one large site and two small sites with dirt surfaces, each with two large serving tables, numerous picnic tables and a large charcoal barbecue grill. We recommend that you bring your own portable shade structures as there are no permanent ones at the site. These sites do not provide electric or water hookups. Two vault toilets service all sites.Natural Features
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is situated where the Klamath Mountains, Cascade and Coast Mountain Ranges and the Sacramento Valley meet, creating a wide variety of wildlife and landscapes. The Group Picnic Area features a protected cove for swimmers.Nearby Attractions
The Whiskey Creek Launch Ramp is located 1.6 miles from the Group Picnic Area. Boats may be launched from there and moored at the Group Picnic Area. Boats are available for rent at Oak Bottom Marina, located 5.5 miles from the Group Picnic Area. Call (530) 359-2671.The facts
- 3 bookable sites
- 3 sites for day use only
- Up to 80 people per site
- Loops: Sites 1-3
Site types
- 3 Group Picnic Area
Amenities
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits.
3 campsites at Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown NRA)
Check-in 9:00 AM · Check-out 9:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G01 | Sites 1-3 | Group Picnic Area | — | Gravel | Lakefront | — | 80 | |
| G02 | Sites 1-3 | Group Picnic Area | — | Gravel | Lakefront | — | 40 | |
| G03 | Sites 1-3 | Group Picnic Area | — | Gravel | Lakefront | — | 30 |
Getting there
From Redding, CA, take State Route 299 west for approximately 11 miles. Turn onto Whiskey Creek Road and drive past the Whiskey Creek launch area. At the fork in the road, turn right and follow paved road approximately 1.6 miles until it ends at the group picnic area.
40.64750, -122.55306 · 40°38'51.0"N 122°33'11.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 99°F in Jul, down to 54°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 54 | 58 | 63 | 70 | 79 | 89 | 99 | 98 | 92 | 78 | 62 | 54 |
| Low °F | 39 | 41 | 43 | 47 | 55 | 62 | 67 | 65 | 61 | 52 | 44 | 39 |
| Precip in | 10.7 | 11.6 | 9.9 | 5.0 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 2.8 | 6.3 | 11.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.8 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 Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown NRA)
- Can you reserve a site at Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown NRA)?
- Yes, Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown NRA) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown NRA) have?
- 3 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown NRA)?
- No, pets are not allowed at Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown NRA).
Camping near Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown NRA)
- DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA) 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Brandy Creek Primitive Campground 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Sheep Camp Primitive Campground 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground 4.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Horse Camp Primitive Campground 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Crystal Creek Primitive Campground 6.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Whiskeytown Visitor Center 2.8 mi · Facility
- Fishermans Point Day Use Area 8.8 mi · Facility
- Livingston Stone National Fish Hatchery 9 mi · Facility
- Centimudi Public Boat Ramp 9.1 mi · Facility
- Clear Creek Greenway 11.3 mi · Facility
- Packers Bay Public Boat Ramp 14.2 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 530-242-3412
- Email tricia_ford@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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