Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground

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.

Camp site features

Across 9 camp sites:

  • Picnic table: 8 of 9 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 9 sites
  • ADA accessible: 1 of 9 sites
  • Longest rig: 15 ft
  • Largest party: 6 people
  • Equipment: Tent

Directions

From Redding, CA, drive 10 miles west on Highway 299. Turn left on Kennedy Memorial Drive and follow it for 1.6 miles to Paige Bar Road. Turn left onto Paige Bar Road at the dam and drive 1.2 miles to Peltier Valley Road. Turn right and follow Peltier Valley Road .7 mile to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

99 reviews
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David J C
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Reviewed 24 days ago
The entire campground is very nice and private. The creek is within walking distance from all the sites. It's great for families, and it's very quiet. The only thing that may bother some is the sap that continuously drips from some oak trees. It gets on everything. Other than that, it's a great place.
Rocky M
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Reviewed a month ago
It was quite. The shade was nice and lasted much of the day, The sound from the creek was soothing, Not far from the lake, Good thing we had our propane firepit as I can't imagine a camping trip without a fire. Trees did drip drops of black stuff but it washed off of the tents and whatever else caught one of them, Over we had a good time and would do it again,
Larissa K
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Reviewed a month ago
I love this campground . Yes it’s primitive but it’s so lovely . The creek is beautiful and refreshing and the campground is secluded and charming.
Lila L
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Reviewed 2 months ago
We had to pick up trash from our site. Before we could set up. Firepit was covered....wasnt supposed to be covered during our visit. Other than that, it was beatiful. Running creek, lots of birds, saw a deer next to our site. Lots of hiking trails. Did have a mt biker go right thru our campsite....no big deal....trail entrance was at our site. Other campers were kind and dogs were leashed...it was a peaceful quiet visit.
Priscila F
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Reviewed 2 months ago
The staff and rangers were very polite and friendly. There was a sighting of a rattlesnake in campsite #5, we called in and they sent out a park ranger to relocate the animal. The officer arrived within the hour and allowed us to move to a different campsite for the night. The campsite was clean and shaded. Overall a great experience.
Paul H
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Quiet, simple, nicely protected from sun. Kanaka Peak Trail is a must do with rewarding views at the top. RTT users beware: sites 1-3 cannot be used for RTT use. Site 5 is the best RTT spot.
Availability

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Popularity: Quiet

Busiest in August, when about 27% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 8 years of reservations.

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