About This Park
Overview
This tent-only campground is located in the southeast corner of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 13.5 miles west of Redding, California, and three and a half hours north of Sacramento. Clear Creek flows past the campground, making it a popular spot for fly fishing. The camp is shaded by alders and large canyon live oaks.
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
Peltier Bridge is a tent-only campground. 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. The campsites share two vault toilets. For campsites 1, 2 and 3, park and walk approximately 25-35 feet to your site. Drinking water and electricity are not available.
Due to a small parking area, towing vehicles is prohibited in this campground. This includes vehicles towing trailers and fifth wheels and vehicles towing pop-up campers. Motorhomes are not allowed in this campground. No overflow parking is available.
Natural Features
Tall trees providing cooling shade make Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground a relaxing retreat.
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 three and a half miles from 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.
Quick Information
- Type: National Park, Overnight Parking
- Network: Federal – Other
- Price Range: $15-35
- Rating: 4.1666665 / 5
Amenities
- ✓ Electric Hookup
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ Picnic Tables
- ✓ Grills/Fire Ring
- ✓ Fire Pit
Contact & Location
PO Box 188
Whiskeytown, CA 96095
Phone: 530-242-3412
Email: michelle_dulisse@nps.gov
Book This Park
Electric hookups are available, though water and sewer are shared — a good balance of convenience and simplicity. The coastal setting delivers ocean air and water views that make every morning feel like a reward. Fire pits or grills at each site make evenings around the campfire a natural end to the day.