Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown NRA)
Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown NRA) is a national park campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 40.64750, -122.55306
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Paddle Boating, Swimming, Water Access, Water Activities
- 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 Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown NRA)
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
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 9.4 mi
- Low clearances
- 2 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 17 designated routes (11 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Bottom Campground | Private campground | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA) | National park campground | 2.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Dry Creek Campground | Private campground | 2.2 mi | — | — |
| Dry Creek Campground | Private campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| Brandy Creek RV | National park campground | 2.4 mi | $20 | — |
| Brandy Creek Campground | Private campground | 2.5 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.