National Park Service · California
DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA)
National Park Service · California, United States · in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
- Sites
- 2
- Hookups
- 2 with water, 2 no hookups
- Season
- April 1 to October 31
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Dump station
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,257 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
- Nearest town
- Whiskeytown
- Address
- PO Box 188, Whiskeytown, CA, 96095188
- Phone
- 530-242-3412
- Activities
- Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Gold Panning, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Sailing
2 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
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.
Fees
Dry Creek Group Camp fee: $80. Dry Creek Group Camp costs $80 per night and is available through reservation only.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55° | 39° | 31° | 72° | 2 of 11 |
| February | 56° | 39° | 22° | 74° | 4 of 11 |
| March | 61° | 41° | 30° | 87° | 1 of 11 |
| April | 66° | 45° | 34° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 80° | 54° | 43° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 90° | 61° | 48° | 106° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 100° | 70° | 57° | 111° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 98° | 70° | 63° | 111° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 90° | 62° | 53° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 78° | 53° | 44° | 93° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 61° | 45° | 35° | 83° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 54° | 39° | 29° | 72° | 2 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Brandy Creek Primitive Campground · National Park Service · 2 mi · 2 sites
- Sheep Camp Primitive Campground · National Park Service · 2 mi · 4 sites
- Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground · National Park Service · 3 mi · 9 sites
- Horse Camp Primitive Campground · National Park Service · 4 mi · 2 sites
- Crystal Creek Primitive Campground · National Park Service · 5 mi · 2 sites
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