Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground

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National Park Service

Campground · National Park Service Fees: Peltier Bridge camping fee: $20.00 Reservations: Reservations are required for these campsites. 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. 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. 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 picnicking attract visitors. Hunting is allowed in the appropriate season. Facilities Peltier Bridge is a tent-only campground. Each campsite is… Getting there: From Redding, CA, drive 10 miles west on Highway 299. Turn left on Kennedy Memorial Drive and follow it for 1.6 miles to Paige Bar Road. Turn left onto Paige Bar Road at the dam and drive 1.2 miles to Peltier Valley Road. Turn right and follow Peltier Valley Road .7 mile to the campground. Phone: 530-242-3412 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/272248 Source: Recreation.gov, National Park Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: NPS