Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232455
When DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA) reopens
DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
5
Openings · last 90 days
5
Only 5 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026 · of 2 monitored sites
Of the 88 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 58 open for online reservation · 30 reserved.
Where the open windows are
34.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 58 of 88 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026Not open online34.1%
Open site-nights58 / 88
Reserved (of online inventory)30 / 88
Weekday openings39
Weekend openings19
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 39 fall on weekdays and 19 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 49 of 62 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 2 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| G02 | 31 |
| G01 | 27 |
The 2 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Oct 9
The next bookable night is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Oct 9. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
58 open site-nights across 2 sites at DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 6 2-night, 5 3-night, 3 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site G02.
All 2 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G02 | Not recorded | None | 31 | 13 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +19 more |
| G01 | Not recorded | None | 27 | 25 nights | Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13 +15 more |
About DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA)
Overview
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.
Recreation
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.
Facilities
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.
Natural Features
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.
Nearby Attractions
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.
2 monitored sitesNo hookups2 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 50
Getting there
From Interstate 5 in Redding, CA, take State Route 299 west and drive approximately 10 miles. Turn left onto Kennedy Memorial Drive at the Whiskeytown visitor center. Continue 5.6 miles on Kennedy Memorial Drive until the road ends at the access to Dry Creek Group Campground.
Po Box 188, Whiskeytown, CA 96095188530-242-3412
BirdingBoatingCampingCanoeingFishingGold PanningHikingHorseback RidingHuntingKayakingMountain BikingSailingScuba DivingSwimmingWater AccessWater ActivitiesWater SkiingWildlife ViewingWindsurfing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA)?
Reservations for DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA) are made through Recreation.gov. 58 of 88 tracked site-nights are currently open (65.9%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 5 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA)?
Campsite Sniper detected 5 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA)?
5 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site G02. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA)?
October 2026, with 49 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 62.
When is the next open date at DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 9. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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