DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA)
federal · Whiskeytown, CA
- dump station1.8 mi
- fuel station9.3 mi

NPS · Data Source: Recreation.gov
About
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.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 1.8 mi
dump station
Dump station
- 9.3 mi
fuel station
Tower
- 9.5 mi
propane
7-Eleven
- 8.7 mi
grocery
Grocery Outlet
- 7.1 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 6.0 mi
trailhead
Rock Creek Trailhead
- 0.7 mi
attraction
Brandy Creek Beach
- 0.5 mi
recreation site
Boat launch
Contact & access
- PO Box 188 · Whiskeytown, CA 96095188
- 530-242-3412
Reservations & demand
Lead time: Unknown
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Source and verification
Last verified: 10/11/2026
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