About Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground
Number of accommodations: 9
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
River Access
Site Setup and Access
- Shaded Site
Water Access
- Lake Access
- River Access
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Reviews (181)
What Guests Are Saying
Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground offers a beautiful setting near Clear Creek, with several sites providing easy access to hiking and swimming opportunities. Most sites are well-maintained and provide a peaceful, private camping experience, although some have issues with trash and restroom cleanliness. Overall, it's a great choice for last-minute camping trips, especially for those seeking tranquility and nature.
What Guests Are Saying
Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground offers a beautiful setting near Clear Creek, with several sites providing easy access to hiking and swimming opportunities. Most sites are well-maintained and provide a peaceful, private camping experience, although some have issues with trash and restroom cleanliness. Overall, it's a great choice for last-minute camping trips, especially for those seeking tranquility and nature.
Review Summary
Kevin O
VerifiedApril 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Lovely secluded spot away from everything, but still not too far from visitor center and supply store just in case
Linda A
VerifiedFebruary 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Don't want to do that
Linda A
VerifiedFebruary 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Don't want to do that
Haley S
VerifiedDecember 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Clean area, accessible in late fall
Haley S
VerifiedDecember 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Clean area, accessible in late fall
Terry H
VerifiedNovember 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
This is a great campground in the Whiskeytown NRA. It is a primitive campground and not on Whiskeytown Lake but further away from the lake, up in the hills. It has pit toilets as well as garbage service and bear lockers and is right by the (Peltier?) creek. It is scenic. The creek is lovely. The campground provides access to mountain bike trails nearby, which was the primary reason I chose this location. Hiking is also available here as well as sights of historical interest from the California gold rush. The campground is about 11 miles from Redding, CA and had a very remote feel, despite the relative proximity to the city. In my case, Google Maps incorrectly routed me to the wrong location, so I'd advise double checking with a different navigation source.
On the negative side, at least 3 or 4 of the available campsites were closed. Since there are only a few sites to begin with, that meant that only 6 of 9 (I believe) were available. Most sites are probably too small for RVs. Even my full size Ford Econoline camper van was limited to where I could park. The biggest problem with this campground is the need to make reservations sight unseen, meaning you might be unable to fit if not using a tent to camp in. I would therefore recommend calling recreation.gov as opposed to reserving online so you can ask about the size and layout of campsites that might be available.
Terry H
VerifiedNovember 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
This is a great campground in the Whiskeytown NRA. It is a primitive campground and not on Whiskeytown Lake but further away from the lake, up in the hills. It has pit toilets as well as garbage service and bear lockers and is right by the (Peltier?) creek. It is scenic. The creek is lovely. The campground provides access to mountain bike trails nearby, which was the primary reason I chose this location. Hiking is also available here as well as sights of historical interest from the California gold rush. The campground is about 11 miles from Redding, CA and had a very remote feel, despite the relative proximity to the city. In my case, Google Maps incorrectly routed me to the wrong location, so I'd advise double checking with a different navigation source.
On the negative side, at least 3 or 4 of the available campsites were closed. Since there are only a few sites to begin with, that meant that only 6 of 9 (I believe) were available. Most sites are probably too small for RVs. Even my full size Ford Econoline camper van was limited to where I could park. The biggest problem with this campground is the need to make reservations sight unseen, meaning you might be unable to fit if not using a tent to camp in. I would therefore recommend calling recreation.gov as opposed to reserving online so you can ask about the size and layout of campsites that might be available.
Lucas Z
VerifiedNovember 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
A very nice location by a flowing stream makes for a good spot to spend the night. The dirt road is narrow but should be passable in any normal passenger vehicle. Close enough to town for convenience but far enough to get some isolation. Amenities were nice and the area was well kept. The spots aren't too close together but if someone is in an adjacent site you'll see them. 9 (at the end) seemed the nicest.
Lucas Z
VerifiedNovember 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
A very nice location by a flowing stream makes for a good spot to spend the night. The dirt road is narrow but should be passable in any normal passenger vehicle. Close enough to town for convenience but far enough to get some isolation. Amenities were nice and the area was well kept. The spots aren't too close together but if someone is in an adjacent site you'll see them. 9 (at the end) seemed the nicest.
Maria B
VerifiedNovember 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Site 9 is at a dead end which is nice because we got site 8 and no one came by. We were able to get our car up onto the camp area. Bear lockers worked great, there’s two. There’s actual trash bins but we packed ours out .
Watch out for spiders! Vault toilets were open but inspect the toilet/toilet seat and toilet paper/roll VERY GOOD. Or use your own. There we’re two spiders on the roll .
But besides that no wildlife other than mostly birds and one little mouse by the toilets. Site 8 was about a minute walk from the toilets.
Definitely going again
Location Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground
Address:
Po Box 188
Whiskeytown, CA, 96095
United States
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.
The campground is accessible via Highway 299, located approximately 10 miles east of the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.5858 / -122.552
Elevation: 303 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
