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About Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground
Activities & Attractions
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Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Summer
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
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Restrooms
River Access
Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access
- Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
On Site Services
- Fish Cleaning Station
Water Access
- Lake Access
- River Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (190)
What Guests Are Saying
Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground offers a lovely, private atmosphere with easy access to a beautiful creek and nearby hiking trails, making it ideal for families and nature lovers. Many campers appreciate the quiet environment, clean facilities, and the friendly staff, noting that the grounds are well-maintained and charming. While some reported minor issues like sap from oak trees, overgrown areas, and occasional trash left behind, the overall experience is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground offers a lovely, private atmosphere with easy access to a beautiful creek and nearby hiking trails, making it ideal for families and nature lovers. Many campers appreciate the quiet environment, clean facilities, and the friendly staff, noting that the grounds are well-maintained and charming. While some reported minor issues like sap from oak trees, overgrown areas, and occasional trash left behind, the overall experience is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Kent G
VerifiedMarch 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
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
VerifiedMarch 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
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
VerifiedNovember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
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
VerifiedNovember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
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
VerifiedOctober 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Area was clean, quiet, and beautiful. We have already started planning our next trip ❤️
Sheridan T
VerifiedOctober 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
Area was clean, quiet, and beautiful. We have already started planning our next trip ❤️
Timothy T
VerifiedOctober 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
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
VerifiedOctober 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
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
VerifiedOctober 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
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.
Christopher E
VerifiedOctober 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: PELTIER BRIDGE PRIMITIVE CAMPGROUND
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 & Directions for Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground
Po Box 188, Whiskeytown, CA 96095 United States
Elevation: 303 ft
Getting There
From Redding, CA, drive 10 mi west on Highway 299. Turn left on Kennedy Memorial Drive and follow it for 1.6 mi to Paige Bar Road. Turn left onto Paige Bar Road at the dam and drive 1.2 mi to Peltier Valley Road. Turn right and follow Peltier V...
From Redding, CA, drive 10 mi west on Highway 299. Turn left on Kennedy Memorial Drive and follow it for 1.6 mi to Paige Bar Road. Turn left onto Paige Bar Road at the dam and drive 1.2 mi to Peltier Valley Road. Turn right and follow Peltier Valley Road .7 mi to the campground.
Highway access
The campground is accessible via Highway 299, located approximately 10 miles east of the campground.
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: October 21, 2026
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