Dry Creek Group Campground

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, CA · ≈10.3 mi to Redding
Sites
2
Max rig
No RV sites
Pull-through
N/A
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
10.3 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Groups up to 50 people
  • Tent campers seeking water activities
  • Fishing, boating, and kayaking groups
  • Horseback riding and hiking groups

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVs of any size
  • Campers needing electrical or water hookups
  • Visitors requiring ADA accessibility

Connectivity

Best bet: VerizonStrong 5G signal here · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
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What's here

2 Group Tent Only Areas (no Hookups)2 separate group reservations · Drive-In access · largest capacity: 50 people
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Verified: none of this campground's recorded sites accommodate RVs — tent, cabin, or walk-in access only.

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedDrinking waterGrillsPets allowedShadeTrash collectionVault toilets
Activities
BirdingBoatingCampingCanoeingFishingGold PanningHikingHorseback RidingHuntingKayakingMountain BikingSailingScuba DivingSwimmingWater AccessWater ActivitiesWater SkiingWildlife ViewingWindsurfing
Natural features
Lakefront
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Good amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Photos

Photos: NPS

Overview

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.

Managed by National Park Service · Primitive campground