Whiskeytown - Camping at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
14412 Kennedy Memorial Drive (Visitor Center)Whiskeytown, California 96095
Shasta County
Website
Phone: 530-246-1225
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is a great place to camp, hike, bike and play in the water. Just west of Redding, this gorgeous park has a handful of different campsites including;
Oak Bottom (Tent/RV) --> This 94 site campground is open year-round. Flush toilets, potable water and showers are available. These campsites are $24/$26 (shoreline) during the summer and $14 during the winter Reservations suggested.
The 22 RV spots are open year-round and are $20/night.
Brandy Creek (RV) --> The 37 spots are open year-round and are $15/night on a first come/first-served basis. There are no showers or toilets but there is potable water available.
There are two tent sites available here that are $15/night. There are vault toilets available but no showers or potable water.
Dry Creek (Group Camp) --> 2 sites with vault toilets and no showers. Generally open from April 1 through Halloween. $80/night. Reservations are required. There is potable water and vaults toilets but no shower facilities.
Sheep Camp --> The 4 campsites are $15/night and are on a first come/first-served basis. Vault toilets are available but there is no water or shower facilities.
Peltier Bridge --> These 9 sites are all near Clear Creek and are pretty primitive (no water, toilets or showers). They are $15/night and are on a first come/first-served basis.
Horse Camp --> Horse Camp is the only campground at Whiskey Lake where horses are allowed. The campground is open year-round and spots are $15/night. These 2 sites are on a first come/first-served basis and offer potable water and vault toilets.
Crystal Creek --> These two campsites are open during the Spring, Summer and Fall and cost $15/night. There are no amenities here and are close to Crystal Creek.
Coggins Park --> This one campsite is pretty remote (you need four-wheel drive to get to it) and offers no amenities. It is $15/night and is on a first come/first-served basis.
Primitive Campsites --> Whiskeytown also has a handful of primitive campgrounds. The camping permit for overnight backpacking in undeveloped areas is issued at no cost but your vehicle must display a valid park pass.
The Park:
This 39,000-acre park is home to a wide variety of both water and land activities. There are over 70 miles of trails, some leading to the four waterfalls you can find within the park, a marina, an ampitheatre, plenty of picnic & barbeque areas, gorgeous beaches with plenty of swimming areas and much more.
How to get there:
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is on Highway 299, 10 milles west of Redding and 35 miles east of Weaverville.
More info:
For more info about the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area or to make your camping reservation, visit its Website.
Things to do in the area:
On your way to Whiskeytown from Redding, you pass through Shasta State Historic Park; a unique place that features historic buildings and an interesting Museum.
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