NPS · Whiskeytown National Recreation Area · Whiskeytown, CA

Brandy Creek RV Campground

This RV-only campground is located at the popular Brandy Creek Marina of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 13.5 miles west of Redding, California, and 3.5 hours north of Sacramento. The beach and the launch ramp are located.25 mile away from the campground, which is partially shaded by oaks and pines. The cool, clear waters of Whiskeytown Lake provide endless water activities. Ample opportunities fro hiking and mountain biking are offered by a network of trails.

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Site mix

RV, no hookups15
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

15 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteFits, ftPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
1356 / 1NoYes
2356 / 1NoYes
3356 / 1NoYes
4356 / 1NoYes
5356 / 1NoYes
6356 / 1NoYes
7356 / 1NoYes
8356 / 1NoYes
9356 / 1NoYes
10356 / 1NoYes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 01:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
EquipmentRVs & trailers
PetsAllowed
AccessibilitySites 1, 2, 3, 4 and 11 more are listed accessible

The campground is on asphalt but has some shade from nearby trees. There are no restrooms, tables, hookups or fire grates. Recreational vehicles, cab-over campers, pop-up tent trailers and fifth wheels must have fully self-contained toilet and wastewater devices to be allowed here.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Brandy Creek RV Campground40°50°60°70°80°January: 7.52 inches of precipitationFebruary: 8.38 inches of precipitationMarch: 7.49 inches of precipitationApril: 3.77 inches of precipitationMay: 2.35 inches of precipitationJune: 0.81 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.27 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.21 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.34 inches of precipitationOctober: 2.84 inches of precipitationNovember: 4.51 inches of precipitationDecember: 8.64 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 45.6°F averageFebruary: 47.7°F averageMarch: 51.1°F averageApril: 56.1°F averageMay: 64.0°F averageJune: 72.5°F averageJuly: 79.6°F averageAugust: 77.8°F averageSeptember: 72.8°F averageOctober: 62.5°F averageNovember: 51.0°F averageDecember: 44.5°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 in10 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Redding 12 WNW, 3 miles from the recreation area point at 1,418 feet, station USW00004222 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 47 inches a year.

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 5.6 miles to Brandy Creek Marina. Turn right and follow the marina road for 1/8 mile; turn right at the entrance to the RV campground.

Nearest townWhiskeytown, California
AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 40.61° N, 122.60° W. Call the office before you drive.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Shf Rx

    17 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Five-6 Rx

    20 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Five-7 Rx

    20 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Explore

Video

Bandy Creek Campground Tour 4K | Big South Fork RV & Tent Camping

Natural features

Gentle breezes from the lake, cooling shade from oaks and pines, and the sound of children playing on nearby Brandy Creek Beach make Brandy Creek RV Campground a relaxing retreat. Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is located where the Klamath Mountains, the Cascade and Coast Mountain Ranges, and the Sacramento Valley meet, creating a variety of wildlife and landscapes.

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 picknicking attract visitors. Hunting is allowed during the appropriate season.

Nearby

Brandy Creek Beach is located a half mile 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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Brandy Creek RV Campground?

Sites at Brandy Creek RV Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Brandy Creek RV Campground?

Check-in 01:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Brandy Creek RV Campground have?

15 sites, including 15 RV sites without hookups.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Brandy Creek RV Campground?

Brandy Creek RV Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Brandy Creek RV Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Brandy Creek RV Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Brandy Creek RV Campground?

Sites 1, 2, 3, and 4 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 15 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Brandy Creek RV Campground?

During the summer heat, swimming, kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding and water skiing are popular on the 3,200 acre lake. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Brandy Creek RV Campground?

Whiskeytown, California. Brandy Creek Beach is located a half mile south of the campground and features sandy beaches, a large swimming area, picnicking and barbecuing facilities.

Source: Getting there

Which national park is Brandy Creek RV Campground in?

Brandy Creek RV Campground is a Whiskeytown National Recreation Area campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.

Source: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area