Camping At Whiskeytown

"I have felt a still sublimity, looking deep into the coals of my campfire, and seeing far beyond them." - Everett Ruess

Sitting by a campfire, enjoying its warmth and comraderie on a cold winter evening. Playing cards or a boardgame at the picnic table with loved ones. Resting in your tent, excitedly knowing that you get to go fishing on Whiskeytown Lake early tomorrow morning. For whatever reason you like to camp, Whiskeytown has lots of camping options for you! Check the table below for details. As a reminder, please be respectful of all campers by keeping your voices down and playing music only at low volume. Happy Trails, and Happy Camping!
 
Campgrounds
(Follow links for reservations)
Status Number of Sites Price per Night Maximum Occupancy Reservable Potable Water Shower Toilet Type Notes
Oak Bottom Tent

Reservable via Whiskeytown Marinas LLC
Open
Year-Round
94 $20 - $35 6 People
2 Tents
Yes Yes Yes Flush
  • The sites closest to the water have ample shade.
  • Campground close to Oak Bottom Beach, Oak Bottom Marina (boat rentals available year-round), Oak Bottom Water Ditch Trail, and Oak Bottom Campground Store.
  • Each campsite has picnic table, campfire ring, and food storage locker.
Oak Bottom RV

Reservable via Whiskeytown Marinas LLC
Open
Year-Round
22 $20 - $30 10 People
No tents
Yes Yes Yes Flush
  • No hook-ups.
  • Abundant sunshine.
  • Campground close to Oak Bottom Beach, Oak Bottom Marina (boat rentals available year-round), and Oak Bottom Campground Store.
Brandy Creek RV

Reservable via Recreation.gov

Open
Year-Round

15 $20 10 People
No Tents
Yes Yes No No Toilet
  • Self-contained RVs only.
  • Water and dump station may be shut off periodically during winter to prevent freezing.
  • Oak woodland and abundant shade surrounds this parking lot style RV campground.
  • Campground near Brandy Creek Beach and Brandy Creek Marina.
Brandy Creek

Reservable via Recreation.gov
Open
Mid-April -October
2 $20 6 People
2 Tents
Yes No No Vault
  • Abundant sunshine.
  • Private, secluded campsites.
Sheep Camp

Reservable via Recreation.gov
Open
Mid-April -October
4 $20 6 People
2 Tents
Yes No No Vault
  • Shaded sites near Brandy Creek.
  • Easy access to Brandy Creek Trail, Papoose Pass Trail, and Shasta Bally Road (non-motorized recreation only).
Peltier Bridge

Reservable via Recreation.gov

Open
Year-Round

9 $20 6 People
2 Tents
Yes No No Vault
  • Shaded sites near Clear Creek.
  • Peltier Valley Road above the campground is open to non-motorized recreation.
Horse Camp

Reservable via Recreation.gov

Open
Year-Round

2 $20 10 People
3 Tents
Yes Yes No Vault
  • Open, shaded sites.
  • Access to Guardian Rock Trail.
  • Only campground where camping with horses is allowed. Ample parking, easy for horse trailers.
Crystal Creek

Reservable via Recreation.gov
Open
May-October
2 $20 6 People
2 Tents
Yes No No Vault
  • Both sites are very close to Crystal Creek.
  • Significant shade and privacy.
  • Campground is close to Crystal Creek Falls and Whiskeytown Falls hikes. Crystal Creek Road from Whiskeytown Falls trailhead to Coggins Park open year-round to non-motorized recreation.
Dry Creek

Reservable via Recreation.gov
Open
Early April -October
2 $80 50 People
(20 minimum)
Yes
Required
Yes No Vault
  • Group camping near shore of Whiskeytown Lake.
  • Open sites with ample shade.

 

Last updated: March 31, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 188
Whiskeytown, CA 96095

Phone:

530 242-3400

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