DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA)
DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA) is a national park campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 40.62556, -122.58083
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Gold Panning, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Sailing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 530-242-3412
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA)
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 campgr
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 10 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 2 designated routes (4 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Dry Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Brandy Creek RV | National park campground | 0.7 mi | $20 | — |
| Brandy Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Brandy Creek | National park campground | 1.7 mi | $20 | — |
| Brandy Creek Campground | Private campground | 1.7 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.