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Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown Nra) Campground

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, California

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As of October 2026, Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown Nra) Campground is a campground in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, California with 3 campsites. Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown Nra) Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown Nra) Campground is located at 40.6475° N, 122.5531° W.

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Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Dirt road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, wildlife.

About Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown Nra) Campground

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 from there and moored at the Group Picnic Area.

Boats are available for rent at Oak Bottom Marina, located 5.5 miles from the Group Picnic Area. Call (530) 359-2671.

Rules and notices at Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown Nra) Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown Nra) Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

The picnic area is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Whiskeytown is a National Park Service site and requires an entrance fee in addition to the reservation fee. You can purchase an entrance pass at the Whiskeytown visitor center or online at www.YourPassNow.

Interagency passes such as the Senior, Access, Military and $80 annual pass are accepted for park entrance. Lassen Volcanic National Park, Lava Beds National Monument and Crater Lake National Park annual passes are also valid here for entrance. Display pass on dashboard or from rear view mirror of vehicle.

Gate to area should be open on your arrival. Call 530-242-3431 if gate has not been opened.

Site G01 is located adjacent to the beach and next to the parking area; Sites G02 and G03 are located up the hill

All groups with reservations must share the beach area.

Please be advised that because the Carr Fire of 2018 burned extensively through the park, post-fire hazards such as falling trees and branches remain. Stay alert while in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.

Area lacks shade and temperature regularly climbs over 100 degrees in the summer; Portable shade structures are recommended

Drinking water and electricity are not provided.

Alcoholic beverages and smoking are prohibited.

Open or ground fires are prohibited.

Pets are not allowed.

Personal watercraft, such as jet skis, are prohibited on Whiskeytown Lake.

Check the park website ( www.nps.gov/whis ) or stop in at the visitor center for a complete list of all regulations.

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Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown Nra) Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown Nra) Campground?

Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown Nra) Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown Nra) Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown Nra) Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown Nra) Campground have?

Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown Nra) Campground has 3 campsites.