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Sheep Camp Primitive Campground Site 001

A photo of Site 002 of Loop SHEEP CAMP PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND at SHEEP CAMP PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site 003 of Loop SHEEP CAMP PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND at SHEEP CAMP PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Lantern Pole

A photo of Site 004 of Loop SHEEP CAMP PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND at SHEEP CAMP PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Food Storage, Lantern Pole

Waterfall Hiking at Whiskeytown NRA

Brandy Creek Beach at Whiskeytown NRA

Mountain Biking at Whiskeytown NRA

Sheep Camp Primitive Campground

<h2>Overview</h2>
This tent-only campground is located in the center of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 17 miles west of Redding, California, and three and a half hours north of Sacramento.  Ponderosa pines and fir shade the campsites which have cliffside views of Brandy Creek.  Nearby trails lead to a series of lovely waterfalls or into old-growth forest high on Shasta Bally Mountain.<br/>
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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Sheep Camp 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. Drinking water and electricity are not available. The campground has four campsites which share one vault toilet. To access these tent-only sites, walk approximately 25 feet from the parking area.  <br/>
Due to a small parking area, towing vehicles is prohibited in this campground. The following are prohibited: all trailers, fifth wheels, pop-up campers, cab-over campers and motorhomes. Sleeping in vehicles is not allowed. No overflow parking is available.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Tall pine and fir trees providing cooling shade make Sheep Camp 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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Brandy Creek Beach is located three and a half miles 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.

This tent-only campground is located in the center of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 17 miles west of Redding, California, and three and a half hours north of Sacramento.  Ponderosa pines and fir shade the campsites which have cliffside views of Brandy Creek.  Nearby trails lead to a series of lovely waterfalls or into old-growth forest high on Shasta Bally Mountain.

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