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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From 1-5, take state route 299 west, go west Through city of Redding and continue approximately 8 miles west. Turn at visitor center onto Kennedy memorial drive (signs indicate brandy creek/Clair a. Hill Whiskeytown Dam). Go 1 mile to park headquarters continue another 1 mile and cross Whiskeytown Dam, continue approximately 4 miles west where pavement ends at access to dry creek group campground
Its a nice campground...the janitor was a little rude, but who cares....really lol
My family has been camping here every summer for over thirty years. We love the location so much, it's now part of our tradition.
Huge campsites, I think each one fits 40-80 tents. Make reservations early. Super nice with no RVs and no generator's allowed.
Parking for self contained RVs.had to use air conditioned a lot,so not much shade..just head to the Lake to fish or swim, water is warmer now.stayed 3days..
