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Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground

Clear Creek at Peltier Bridge Campground
Peltier Bridge at Clear Creek
Peltier Bridge Campground
Clear Creek at Peltier Bridge Campground alternate view
Clear Creek at Peltier Bridge Campground 2

Featured amenities

River Access

About Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground

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.

Number of accommodations: 9

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Fishing

Hiking

Swimming

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

River Access
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • Shaded Site
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

9 Sites Available

Site
Price
01, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
02, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
03, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
04, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
05, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
06, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
07, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
08, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
09, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

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.

Review Summary

4.2
181 reviews
5
56.9%
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3
14.4%
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Mark M

Verified

May 11, 2024 Stayed at: 09, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND

5

The campsite was excellent as usual.
The customer service, from daily grounds crew to the three Lady Rangers were courteous, professional as well as informative!!!
We Highly recommend the campsite and we will return!
Thank You again-Mac👍🏻😎

Kent G

Verified

March 25, 2024 Stayed at: 09, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND

5

Nice quiet campground. Very clean. Rangers came around to say hello,. A very nice guy!site 9 has a good view of the creek.

Kent G

Verified

March 25, 2024 Stayed at: 09, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND

5

Nice quiet campground. Very clean. Rangers came around to say hello,. A very nice guy!site 9 has a good view of the creek.

Thomas O

Verified

November 13, 2023 Stayed at: 06, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND

5

Uncrowned, very peaceful, & quiet. Everything was clean & well maintained !!! Really enjoyed my 2 nights there !!! Walked some of the nearby trails & enjoyed that very much as well.

Thomas O

Verified

November 13, 2023 Stayed at: 06, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND

5

Uncrowned, very peaceful, & quiet. Everything was clean & well maintained !!! Really enjoyed my 2 nights there !!! Walked some of the nearby trails & enjoyed that very much as well.

Sheridan T

Verified

October 29, 2023 Stayed at: 06, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND

5

Area was clean, quiet, and beautiful. We have already started planning our next trip ❤️

Sheridan T

Verified

October 29, 2023 Stayed at: 06, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND

5

Area was clean, quiet, and beautiful. We have already started planning our next trip ❤️

Timothy T

Verified

October 6, 2023 Stayed at: 06, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND

3

The down side of this campground and really most campgrounds now is people making reservations and not showing up. It's a flawed system. I'm not sure how to fix it but I would prefer first come first served. Maybe Rangers could flag sites that people don't show up to the first night, thus making the site available for others to use.

Timothy T

Verified

October 6, 2023 Stayed at: 06, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND

3

The down side of this campground and really most campgrounds now is people making reservations and not showing up. It's a flawed system. I'm not sure how to fix it but I would prefer first come first served. Maybe Rangers could flag sites that people don't show up to the first night, thus making the site available for others to use.

Christopher E

Verified

October 3, 2023 Stayed at: 01, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND

2

Road to Peltier Bridge is the start of the adventure! It was a little rough: be especially careful where road transitions on/off the bridge on either end. But it is passable for even smaller passenger with reasonable ground clearance.

Don't expect a lot of bells & whistles: it's a pretty primitive campground. Bathrooms were vault toilets. But it's quiet & inspiring, next to a scenic creek with plenty of relaxing flowing water noise to fall asleep to. Sites are well-spaced with plenty of room to set up tents, chairs, etc. The low camping fee was extremely reasonable.

Most sites drive-up, but mine (#1) was a short walk in over a sturdy footbridge. Site had a table, fire grate, and bear-proof storage.

Unfortunately, not a great night's sleep for me, but that was due to rain. Specifically, every wind gust shook mini-torrents down from the overhead trees onto my tent's rainfly, waking me up repeatedly. Not the fault of the campground, though; Mother Nature just had it in for me that night!

Great site for anyone looking to get away from the larger concessionaire-operated campground, who doesn't mind a little effort to get there & only basic amenities.

Location Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground

Address:
Po Box 188
Whiskeytown, CA, 96095
United States

Highway access

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

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