Crystal Creek Campground

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Basic Information

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.

TOTAL SITES: 2

Electric Hookups: 0

RV Only: 0

Tent Only: 2

Walk to/Boat to: 0

Group: 0

Horse: 0

Other: 0

Campground Features

Amenities

Cell Phone Reception

Yes, Year-Round

Internet Connectivity

No

Trash/Recycling Collection

Yes, Seasonal

Food Storage Lockers

Yes, Seasonal

Camp Store

No

Ice for Sale

No

Firewood for Sale

No

Staff On Site

No

Amphitheater

No

Laundry

No

Dump Station

No

Potable Water

No Water

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.

Toilet Types

• Vault Toilets - seasonal

Shower Types

• None

Operating Hours & Seasons

• Every Day:Open 24 hours

The campground is open from May-October. The campground is closed November-April

Closures & Seasonal Exceptions

Closed for Winter

November 1–April 15

• Every Day:Closed

Holidays

2025–2026

New Year's Day	January 1, 2026	Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.	January 19, 2026	Closed
Washington's Birthday	February 16, 2026	Closed
Veterans Day	November 11, 2025	Closed
Thanksgiving Day	November 27, 2025	Closed
Christmas Day	December 25, 2025	Closed
Holiday	Date	Hours

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Weather

The summers are hot and dry, and winters are cold and wet.

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.

$20.00

Contact Information & Directions

Email Address

Send this campground an email

Phone number (Voice)

530-242-3412

Additional Information & Regulations

Regulations

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).

More about regulations

Reservations

Reservations are required for these campsites.

Reservations

Image Gallery

Crystal Creek Site 1

Crystal Creek Site 1 Creek View

Crystal Creek Site 2

Crystal Creek Site 2 Alternate View

Crystal Creek Site 1
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Crystal Creek Site 1 Creek View
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Crystal Creek Site 2
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Crystal Creek Site 2 Alternate View
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Accessibility Information

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.

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 & Trailer Information - RVs and trailers are not allowed at Crystal Creek campground.

RV Allowed - No

Trailer Allowed - No

Classification - This campground is a limited development campground.