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Sheep Camp Primitive Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from late spring through fall, with winter closures. Limited to 14 consecutive days between April 1 and October 31. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.

About

Sheep Camp Primitive Campground is a secluded tent-only retreat located in the heart of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 17 miles west of Redding, California. The campground features just 4 walk-in campsites nestled among tall ponderosa pines and fir trees, offering cooling shade and cliffside views of Brandy Creek. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, large bear-resistant storage locker, metal fire pit with swing-arm barbecue grill, and lamp pole. Campsites are accessed by a short 25-foot walk from the parking area. The campground provides basic amenities including a shared vault toilet, but no drinking water or electricity is available. Due to the small parking area, all RVs, trailers, fifth wheels, pop-up campers, and motorhomes are strictly prohibited. The campground accommodates a maximum of 6 people and 2 vehicles per site. Nearby trails lead to waterfalls and old-growth forest on Shasta Bally Mountain, while Brandy Creek Beach is 3.5 miles south. The 3,200-acre Whiskeytown Lake offers swimming, kayaking, sailing, and water skiing. Black bears are active in the area, requiring proper food storage in provided lockers.

Directions

From Redding, drive 10 miles west on Highway 299. Turn left on Kennedy Memorial Drive and follow for 5.4 miles to Brandy Creek Road. Turn left and follow Brandy Creek Road for 2.4 miles to Shasta Bally Road. Turn right on Shasta Bally Road and follow for 0.4 miles to the campground.

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