About this campground
The Visitor Center is a great place to start when you arrive in the park. Knowledgeable staff can help you maximize your visit. The Visitor Center is located at the intersection of Kennedy Memorial Drive and Highway 299. You can purchase a variety of Interagency and park-specific entrance passes as well as books, maps, and souvenir items. Exhibits outside the building introduce you to the natural and cultural history of the park. A small native plant garden is located behind the Visitor Center.
Getting there
Car From Interstate 5, take the Highway 44 West exit toward Downtown Redding and Eureka. From Downtown Redding, follow Highway 299 west toward Eureka for approximately 8 miles to reach the Visitor Center. Plane Commercial air service is available to Redding California located approximately 16 miles from Whiskeytown. Rental vehicles are available.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- BRANDY CREEK PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUNDWhiskeytown National Recreation Area3 mi
- DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA)Whiskeytown National Recreation Area3 mi
- HORSE CAMP PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUNDWhiskeytown National Recreation Area3 mi
- PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUNDWhiskeytown National Recreation Area3 mi
- Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown NRA)Whiskeytown National Recreation Area3 mi
- SHEEP CAMP PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUNDWhiskeytown National Recreation Area4 mi
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