Brandy Creek RV Campground
Whiskeytown Lake

Whiskeytown Lake, California
Whiskeytown Lake, California

Brandy Creek RV Campground
Whiskeytown Lake


Brandy Creek RV Campground

Brandy Creek RV Campground is located on the south shore of Whiskeytown Lake in the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. The campground is for self-contained RVs or trailers only. This includes cab-over campers and pop-up tent trailers as long as they have a toilet. No tents are allowed.

Visitors to Brandy Creek RV Campground enjoy hiking to nearby waterfalls and through old-growth forests. Beaches are found at Oak Bottom, Brandy Creek and East Beach. The lake is popular for fishing, boating, waterskiing, sailing, kayaking, and canoeing.

Brandy Creek RV Campground has 32 spaces on an asphalt surface with little shade. The sites do not have tables, hook-ups, or fire pits. "All units must have fully self-contained toilet and wastewater devices, defined as apparatus permanently constructed within a motor vehicle for the purpose of collecting and storing human waste and wastewater for later disposal in a dump station or other device." Campers may bring their own self-contained fire pits. There is water available nearby. Also nearby are restrooms and cold showers at the nearby beach (summer only). See US Park Service: Brandy Creek RV Campground for more information.

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Brandy Creek RV Campground Basics
Brandy Creek RV Campground Location: Near Brandy Creek Marina off Kennedy Memorial Dr., off Hwy. 299 at Whiskeytown Lake, 14 miles west of I-5 in Redding
Elevation: 1,280 feet
Nearby Cities: 13 miles from Redding
Number of Sites: 32
Open - Closed: Open year-round
Max. People per Site: 6 (including children), no tents
Vehicles per Site: As space permits
Pets: On leash, always attended
Park Service Fee Program Office: (530) 242-3412

Reservations
Reservations available Reservations are now available for Brandy Creek Campground. All payments must be made through Recreation.gov. No campground payments can be made at the Whiskeytown visitor center.
Camping Limit: 14 days from May 15 to September 15 and 30 days total for the calendar year.
Max. RV/Trailer Length: 32 feet
Wheelchair accessible Sites: Most sites are accessible
RV Camping Fees: $20 per night
does not include daily entrance fee
Reservations: Brandy Creek Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out: 1:00 PM, Noon

Brandy Creek RV Campground Amenities
Campsites: No tables, fire pits, or hook-ups
Campground: No restrooms in campground, piped water
Showers: Outdoor, summer only
Dump station: Yes
Attractions near Brandy Creek RV Campground: Enjoy Brandy Creek Beach. Lifeguards are on duty during peak times. Take advantage of the marina and boat launch ramp. Set out on the Monarch Mountain Trail or the Brandy Creek Trail. Visit scenic Brandy Creek Falls. Enjoy interpretive programs in the summer at the amphitheater.






General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.




Brandy Creek RV Campground, Whiskeytown Lake, CA

Brandy Creek RV Campground

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Attractions and Activities

Visitors to Whiskeytown Lake who park their RVs at Brandy Creek RV Campground have the convenience of a nearby boat launch ramp and beach.

  • Whiskeytown Lake is popular destination for fishing, swimming, boating, waterskiing, and scuba diving.
  • Wildlife viewing, mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding are favorite activities along the surrounding trails.
  • Tour the historic Tower House Historic District, pan for gold, and view the 1852 Camden House.
  • Hike to waterfalls and mountain tops with great vistas. Take the Whiskeytown Waterfall Challenge and hike to all 4 waterfalls.
  • Head to the Visitor Center for interpretive exhibits and a park overview.
  • Join ranger-led interpretive programs offered during the summer.
  • Children can participate in a variety of exciting Junior Ranger Programs, such as the Kayak Program and Junior Firefighter.
  • Join a ranger-led kayak tour.

Key Brandy Creek RV Campground Regulations

  1. Entrance Passes are required in addition to camping fees. ($25 for 7 days)
  2. Avoid problems with bears by storing all food and similar items in your RV.
  3. Generators may only be operated from 6 AM to 10 PM.
  4. Jet Skis are not allowed on the lake.
  5. Dogs are not permitted on beaches.
  6. Those taking up more than one RV space must pay for both. A maximum of 2 spaces is permitted per family.

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