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Whiskeytown, CA, 96095
National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 26, 2025
Table Of Contents
Campground Overview
Introduction
The Crystal Creek campground offers two secluded sites along Crystal Creek and is a short drive away from both Crystal Creek falls and the James K. Carr trail to Whiskeytown Falls. This campsite is closed during the winter. A fairly steep dirt road accesses the campsites. Both sites are well shaded and feature a bear-proof storage locker, picnic table, lamp pole, fire pit with swing-arm BBQ grill, with a shared ADA accessible vault toilet. Each site has a maximum occupancy of six people and two vehicles.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
The campground is open from May-October. The campground is closed November-April
Weather
The summers are hot and dry, and winters are cold and wet.
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Cell Phone Reception
Food Storage Lockers
Rates & Fees
Crystal Creek camping fee
This is the nightly cost for a tent-only site. Maximum occupancy: 6 people and two vehicles. Pay for your site online at Recreation.gov or call toll free 1-877-444-6777. This is the only way to pay for or reserve a site at the campground. We no longer accept payment at the Whiskeytown visitor center.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Campfires are allowed in designated fire rings unless fire restrictions are in effect. The use of gas lanterns & stoves are allowed unless current fire restrictions prohibit them. Do not leave campfires unattended. Always make sure that your fire is completely extinguished before you leave your campsite or before you go to sleep for the night.Regulations Overview
Reservations are required You may stay a total of 14 days from May 15 through September 15 or a total of 30 days for the entire calendar year. Maximum occupancy is 6 people and 2 vehicles. Check-in time is 1:00 p.m. and check-out time is 12 p.m. (noon).Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
These sites feature uneven, unpaved terrain and steep drops near the creek. Crystal Creek has a rocky shoreline. Vault toilets are ADA-accessible.
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
RVs and trailers are not allowed at Crystal Creek campground.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
These sites feature uneven, unpaved terrain and steep drops near the creek. Crystal Creek has a rocky shoreline. Vault toilets are ADA-accessible.
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Classifications
Limited Development Campground
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