Dry Creek Group Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates from early April through October. Reservations open up to six months in advance via Recreation.gov.

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About

Dry Creek Group Campground is located on the southern shore of Whiskeytown Lake in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 14 miles west of Redding, California. This tent-only group campground features two spacious sites on a peninsula surrounded on three sides by the lake. Each site can accommodate groups of 20 to 50 people and includes large serving tables, numerous picnic tables, small and large charcoal barbecue grills, cleared fire pit areas, bear-proof storage lockers, vault toilets, and drinking water. The campground sits within oak woodland with a canopy of conifer, oak, and maple trees offering pleasant shade and beautiful lakeside views. The location where the Klamath Mountains, Cascade and Coast Mountain Ranges, and Sacramento Valley meet creates diverse wildlife viewing opportunities. The 3,200-acre lake offers swimming, kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding, and water skiing. Boats may be launched at nearby Brandy Creek Marina and moored at the campground. Year-round activities include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, gold panning, and fishing. Brandy Creek Beach is one mile away with sandy beaches, swimming areas, and seasonal amenities including showers, a store, and equipment rentals. The Brandy Creek Falls trailhead is four miles from the campground. Note that effects from the 2018 Carr Fire remain, including potential falling trees and branches.

Directions

From Interstate 5 in Redding, take State Route 299 west and drive approximately 10 miles. Turn left onto Kennedy Memorial Drive at the Whiskeytown visitor center. Continue 5.6 miles on Kennedy Memorial Drive until the road ends at the access to Dry Creek Group Campground.