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Camping At Whiskeytown

Lakeside camping at Oak Bottom Campground.

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Oak Bottom Campground
Oak Bottom tent campground has fire grates and central restrooms. Lakeside tent sites are $26.00/night with other tent sites at $24.00/night. Oak Bottom RV sites (separate from tent campground) include a central restroom, dump station, water, but no hookups. Sites are $21.00/night during the summer season, April 15 to October 15, during the off season, October 16 to April 14, all sites are $14. Maximum 6 persons per site. Your pets are allowed for a fee of $2.00 per night per pet.

Senior Pass and Access Pass Holder Rates

• Summer Season (April 15 - October 15) - $14 per night
• Off-season (October 16 - April 14) - $7 per night

You can make reservations at Oak Bottom online or call the campground at [phone].

For more information on Oak Bottom Campground:
Campground General Information

Oak Bottom Campground Map

 

Campsite at Crystal Creek Primitive Campground.

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Primitive Campsites

Whiskeytown's primitive campsites are now available through reservation only through reservation.gov (links below). Primitive campsites are $20.00 per night, and reservations can be made up to 6 months in advace. Primitive campsites have fire rings, tables, food storage lockers, and restrooms.

Permits are available online only for $20.00/night through recreation.gov (links below).

The sites are located away from the lake and are accessible by dirt road. Maximum 6 persons per site. Traditional backpack camping is available with a Backcountry Use Permit which can be obtained at the visitor center.

Brandy Creek, Crystal Creek, and Sheep Camp are closed from November 1 through March 31.

Primitive Camprounds General Information

Online reservations are now available through recreation.gov - click on the campground below to make your reservations today!

• Peltier Bridge Campground reservations
• Brandy Creek Campground reservations
• Crystal Creek Campground reservations
• Sheep Camp reservations
• Horse Camp reservations

 

Brandy Creek RV Campground

Brandy Creek has RV camping for self-contained units only - a dump station and water provided; no hookups or restrooms. The sites are offered on a first come first served basis (no advance reservations accepted), and are paved parking spots on an access road. The fee is $15.00 per night.

Permits are available at the visitor center.

Brandy Creek RV Camping Information

 

Dry Creek Group Tent Campground

Dry Creek Group Campground is located just beyond the Brandy Creek Beach day use area. There are two designated group sites in this tent campground. Each site contains two large serving tables, numerous picnic tables, a large charcoal barbecue grill, a cleared fire pit area, vault toilets, bear-proof storage lockers and drinking water. Each site can hold a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 50 people and are available by reservation. Larger groups may reserve both sites for a total of 100 campers.

The fee is $80.00 per night. Reservations are required from April 1 through October 31. The area is closed between November 1 and March 31.

Reservations can be made online up to one year in advance at https://www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777.

 

Backcountry Camping

For overnight backpacking trips at Whiskeytown, register at the Visitor Center. The camping permit for overnight backpacking in undeveloped areas is issued at no cost.

 

Campground		Season	Number of Sites	Price per Night	Maximum Occupancy	Reservable	Potable Water	Shower	Toilet Type	Notes
Oak Bottom Tent Campground		Year-round	94	$24 for regular $26 for shoreline	6 People 2 Tents	Yes	Yes	Yes	Flush	Summer rates from 4/15 - 10/15. During the rest of the year, tent sites are $14. There are four ADA accessible sites. For reservations, call [phone].
Oak Bottom RV		Year-round	22	$20	10 People No tents	Yes	Yes	Yes	Flush	Summer rates from 4/15 - 10/15. During the rest of the year, RV sites are $11. No hookups, no shade. For reservations, call [phone].
Brandy Creek RV		Year-round	37	$15	10 People No Tents	First-Come/First-Served	Yes	No	No Toilet	Water and dump station may be shut off periodically during winter to prevent freezing.
Brandy Creek		Closed Nov 1 - March 31	2	$20	6 People 2 Tents	Yes	No	No	Vault	Steep downhill road to reach the lower campsite (#2).
Sheep Camp		Closed Nov 1 to Mar 31	4	$20	6 People 2 Tents	Yes	No	No	Vault	Caution: Sites are near a steep drop-off to the creek.
Peltier Bridge		Year-round	9	$20	6 People 2 Tents	Yes	No	No	Vault	All sites are near Clear Creek.
Horse Camp		Year-round	2	$20	6 People 2 Tents	Yes	Yes	No	Vault	Only campground where camping with horses is allowed. Call [phone].
Crystal Creek		Closed Nov 1 - March 31	2	$20	6 People 2 Tents	Yes	No	No	Vault	Both sites are very close to Crystal Creek.

Group Campground	Status	Season	Number of Sites	Price per Night	Maximum Occupancy	Reservable	Potable Water	Shower	Toilet Type	Notes
Dry Creek Group Camp	Open	4/1 - 10/31	2	$80	50 People (20 minimum)	Reservations are Required	Yes	No	Vault	Call 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov for reservations up to one year in advance. Closed from 11/1 - 3/30. Large groups can reserve both sites.