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.
Great Facilities and Amenities
Bbq
(1 of 9 campsites have Bbq)
Checkin Time
(All campsites have Checkin Time)
Checkout Time
(All campsites have Checkout Time)
Driveway Entry
(All campsites have Driveway Entry)
Firepit
(6 of 9 campsites have Firepit)
Hike In Distance To Site
(Up to 35')
Max Num Of People
(Up to 6)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 2)
Pets Allowed
(All campsites have Pets Allowed)
Picnic Table
(All campsites have Picnic Table)
Shade
(7 of 9 campsites have Shade)
Site Access
(All campsites have Site Acceses)
Natural Features
![Clear Creek at Peltier Bridge Campground 2 Clear Creek at Peltier Bridge Campground 2 - Credits: NPS](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2019/08/04/18/35/272248_5035aaea-8e15-42ca-b514-8b83256c0057_1440.jpg)
![Peltier Bridge at Clear Creek Peltier Bridge at Clear Creek - Credits: NPS](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2022/11/15/14/53/272248_09ee5dac-ec76-430a-b45b-5c5fb412b12e_700.jpg)
![Clear Creek at Peltier Bridge Campground alternate view Clear Creek at Peltier Bridge Campground alternate view - Credits: NPS](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2019/08/04/18/35/272248_de098750-1011-4755-acb4-31fcf462e23a_1440.jpg)
![Clear Creek at Peltier Bridge Campground Clear Creek at Peltier Bridge Campground - Credits: NPS](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2020/06/08/19/47/272248_ab509f68-f08b-4160-aa41-f4c1902cbfe1_1440.jpg)
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.
Recreation
![Clear Creek at Peltier Bridge Campground Clear Creek at Peltier Bridge Campground - Credits: NPS](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2020/06/08/19/47/272248_ab509f68-f08b-4160-aa41-f4c1902cbfe1_1440.jpg)
![Clear Creek at Peltier Bridge Campground Clear Creek at Peltier Bridge Campground - Credits: NPS](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2020/06/08/19/47/272248_ab509f68-f08b-4160-aa41-f4c1902cbfe1_1440.jpg)
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.
Permitted Equipment
tent-Up to 15ft
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.