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Brandy Creek Primitive Campground

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, California

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As of September 2026, Brandy Creek Primitive Campground is a campground in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, California with 2 campsites. Brandy Creek Primitive Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Brandy Creek Primitive Campground is located at 40.6014° N, 122.5825° W.

people allowed on each site: 6

Brandy Creek Primitive Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Next Available Dates

Sep 30 (2 sites)Oct 1 (2 sites)Oct 2 (2 sites)

2 sites open on Sep 30 at Brandy Creek Primitive Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 05:39 UTC.

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Mid-stay changes allowed

Published by Recreation.gov for Brandy Creek Primitive Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Brandy Creek Primitive Campground

Tent 2

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, horse riding.

All sites at Brandy Creek Primitive Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the BRANDY CREEK PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps
001	Tent	6
002	Tent	6

About Brandy Creek Primitive Campground

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.

Rules and notices at Brandy Creek Primitive Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Brandy Creek Primitive Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Download your proof of payment for your campsite from recreation.gov onto your phone or other device. You must be able to show this to a park ranger if requested.

Entrance Pass Required - Whiskeytown is a National Park Service site and requires a vehicle entrance fee. You can purchase an entrance pass at the visitor center, or online by using your smart phone, tablet, or computer by going to the website. www.Recreation.Gov.

If you already have a valid Interagency Annual, Senior, Access, Military, or Whiskeytown Annual pass, please display this pass in a hangtag or place it on the dashboard of your vehicle. Annual passes from Crater Lake National Park, Lassen Volcanic National Park and Lava Beds National Monument are also valid here at Whiskeytown.

Check-in time is 1:00 p.m. and check-out time is 12 p.m. (noon).

Maximum occupancy is 6 people and 2 vehicles.

Tent camping only.

Black bears frequent the area: all food, beverage containers, toiletries, cooking and eating utensils must be stored inside a bear-resistant locker or out of sight in your vehicle unless they are in immediate use.

Protect our natural resources. Gather only dead and down wood for firewood. Do not put nails in trees or damage or remove vegetation. Campfires must be attended at all times and completely extinguished (using water and dirt) when going to bed or leaving the campsite.

Generators are not allowed.

Please be advised the 2018 Carr Fire burned extensively through this campground and surrounding areas. There is no shade available at these campsites. Please use portable pop-up structures for shade if needed.

Click here for more information about Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.

Pets must be leashed at all times on a leash 6 feet or less.

Camping is limited to an aggregate of 14 days between April 1 and October 31 (inclusive) and no more than 30 days per person per calendar year. No period of stay of 30 days may be succeeded by any period of stay with less than a 7-day break.

The 14 day between April 1 and October 31 is necessary to provide more equitable access to campsites. The maximum 30 window between November 1 and March 30 is necessary to prevent individuals from residing within Whiskeytown

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Brandy Creek Primitive Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Brandy Creek Primitive Campground?

Brandy Creek Primitive Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Brandy Creek Primitive Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Brandy Creek Primitive Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Brandy Creek Primitive Campground have?

Brandy Creek Primitive Campground has 2 campsites.