National Park Service · California
Brandy Creek Primitive Campground
National Park Service · California, United States · in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
- Sites
- 2
- Hookups
- 1 with water, 2 no hookups
- Season
- April 1 to October 31
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Dump station
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,739 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
- Nearest town
- Whiskeytown
- Address
- PO Box 188, Whiskeytown , CA, 96095
- Phone
- 530-242-3412
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Swimming
2 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
This campground is located in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area,19 miles west of Redding, California, and three and a half hours north of Sacramento. You can hear the waters of Brandy Creek from each campsite. Brandy Creek Trail passes nearby the campground and leads to a lovely series of waterfalls.
The cool, clear waters of Whiskeytown Lake provide endless water activities. The picturesque mountain setting and extensive forested backcountry offer ample opportunities for hiking and biking.
Recreation
During the summer heat, swimming, kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding and water skiing are popular on the 3,200 acre lake. Year round, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, gold panning, fishing and picnicking attract visitors. Hunting is allowed in the appropriate season.
Facilities
Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, a large bear-resistant storage locker, a metal fire pit with a swing-arm barbecue grill and a lamp pole. Each campsite has its own vault toilet. Drinking water and electricity are not available.
Brandy Creek is tent-on-the-ground camping only. No RVs, mobile homes, tent trailers, popup tents, cab-over campers, tent-car/truck hybrids allowed at this site. No overflow parking available.
Since the Carr Fire there is no shade at these sites.
Natural Features
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is located where the Klamath Mountains, Cascade and Coast Mountain Ranges, and the Sacramento Valley meet, creating a wide variety of wildlife and landscapes.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 246-1225.
Nearby Attractions
Brandy Creek Beach is located two miles south of the campground and features sandy beaches, a large swimming area, picnicking and barbecuing facilities. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, there are showers, a store with food and supplies and rentals of paddle boards and kayaks.
Fees
Brandy Creek campground fee: $20. 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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53° | 38° | 30° | 71° | 2 of 11 |
| February | 54° | 38° | 21° | 72° | 4 of 11 |
| March | 59° | 39° | 28° | 85° | 4 of 11 |
| April | 65° | 43° | 32° | 81° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 79° | 52° | 41° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 88° | 59° | 46° | 104° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 98° | 68° | 55° | 109° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 96° | 69° | 61° | 110° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 88° | 60° | 51° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 77° | 51° | 42° | 91° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 60° | 44° | 33° | 81° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 52° | 37° | 28° | 70° | 2 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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