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Whiskeytown, CA, 96095
National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 26, 2025
Table Of Contents
Campground Overview
Introduction
This two site campground is found just off Brandy Creek Road, with Brandy Creek accessible a short walk away. The Brandy Creek trail, popular with hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders, runs next to the campground. This campsite is closed during the winter. Both sites are in partial shade and feature a bear-proof storage locker, picnic table, lamp pole, fire pit with swing-arm BBQ grill, and an ADA accessible vault toilet. Each site has a maximum occupancy of six people and two vehicles.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
Open for the summer only
Weather
Summers and hot and dry and winters are cold and wet. This campsite is closed during the winter.
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Cell Phone Reception
Food Storage Lockers
Rates & Fees
Brandy Creek campground fee
This is the nightly cost for a tent-only site. Maximum occupancy: 6 people and two vehicles. Pay for your site online at Recreation.gov or call toll free 1-877-444-6777. This is the only way to pay for or reserve a site at the campground. We no longer accept payment at the Whiskeytown visitor center.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Campfires are allowed in designated fire rings unless fire restrictions are in effect. The use of gas lanterns & stoves are allowed unless current fire restrictions prohibit them. Do not leave campfires unattended. Always make sure that your fire is completely extinguished before you leave your campsite or before you go to sleep for the night.Regulations Overview
Reservations are required for these campsites. You may stay a total of 14 days from May 15 through September 15 or a total of 30 days for the entire calendar year. Maximum occupancy is 6 people and 2 vehicles. Check-in time is 1:00 p.m. and check-out time is 12 p.m. (noon).Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
These sites feature uneven, unpaved terrain and steep drops near the creek. Vault toilets are ADA-accessible.
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
Camping trailers (15' or less) are allowed at this site. Any vehicles or combination of vehicles (including trailers, RVs, and RVs pulling other vehicles) that do not exceed 25' in total length are allowed here.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
15
ADA Information
These sites feature uneven, unpaved terrain and steep drops near the creek. Vault toilets are ADA-accessible.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Classifications
Limited Development Campground
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