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Campground · CA

DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA)

CA · Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

Booking is hardest here in June (8/10) and easiest in April (6/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr6
  5. May7
  6. Jun8
  7. Jul8
  8. Aug8
  9. Sep8
  10. Oct6
  11. Nov
  12. Dec
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (June), arrivals are lightest on Wednesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 2 tent-only sites

Activities: WATER ACCESS, BIRDING, SWIMMING, HIKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, GOLD PANNING, KAYAKING, SAILING, SCUBA DIVING, WATER ACTIVITIES, WATER SKIING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WINDSURFING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, CANOEING, FISHING, CAMPING, BOATING

Location

Where it is