Can you reserve a site at Brandy Creek Primitive Campground?

Yes, Brandy Creek Primitive Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Brandy Creek Primitive Campground?

25 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Brandy Creek Primitive Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Brandy Creek Primitive Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Brandy Creek Primitive Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Brandy Creek Primitive Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Brandy Creek Primitive Campground, California — 2 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

2 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 25 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: BRANDY CREEK PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND

Site types

2 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Shade — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

2 campsites at Brandy Creek Primitive Campground

Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
001	BRANDY CREEK PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Slight	25 ft	6	🐾
002	BRANDY CREEK PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Moderate	25 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

From Interstate 5 in Redding, CA, drive 10 miles west on Highway 299. Turn left on Kennedy Memorial Drive and follow it for 5.4 miles to Brandy Creek Road. Turn left and follow Brandy Creek Road for 1.2 miles to the entrance to the campground on the right-hand side of the road. Site #1 will be immediately to the left. Site #2 will be to the right down the driveway.

40.60139, -122.58250 · 40°36'5.0"N 122°34'57.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 99°F in Jul, down to 54°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	54	58	63	70	79	89	99	98	92	78	62	54
Low °F	39	41	43	47	55	62	67	65	61	52	44	39
Precip in	10.7	11.6	9.9	5.0	3.1	1.3	0.1	0.1	0.5	2.8	6.3	11.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Brandy Creek Primitive Campground

Can you reserve a site at Brandy Creek Primitive Campground?: Yes, Brandy Creek Primitive Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Brandy Creek Primitive Campground have?: 2 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Brandy Creek Primitive Campground?: 25 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Brandy Creek Primitive Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Brandy Creek Primitive Campground.
Does Brandy Creek Primitive Campground have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Brandy Creek Primitive Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Brandy Creek Primitive Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Brandy Creek Primitive Campground

Sheep Camp Primitive Campground 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
DRY CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND (Whiskeytown NRA) 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Horse Camp Primitive Campground 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Whiskey Creek Group Picnic Area (Whiskeytown NRA) 3.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Crystal Creek Primitive Campground 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Whiskeytown Visitor Center 3.4 mi · Facility
Clear Creek Greenway 9.1 mi · Facility
Livingston Stone National Fish Hatchery 11.8 mi · Facility
Fishermans Point Day Use Area 11.9 mi · Facility
Centimudi Public Boat Ramp 12.2 mi · Facility
Lewiston Lake 14.5 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Brandy Creek Primitive Campground