Campground · CA
DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA)
CA · Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA) is generally hard to book. Across the 7 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in May (9/10) and eases to its lowest in April (8/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for February 15, 2027 become bookable on August 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.
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