The Horse Camp Primitive Campground location is in Whiskeytown, California
96095. This page provides detailed contact information for this campground location including the campground phone number, office hours, reservation information and driving directions.
If you have any questions about the Horse Camp Primitive Campground facility, or if you need to reserve a campsite, then call the campground listed below.
Address
Po Box 188
Whiskeytown
California
96095
Phone number
530-242-3412
Email
tricia_ford@nps.gov
Campground information Whiskeytown, California
Overview
This campground is located in the southeast corner of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 15 miles west of Redding, California, and three and a half hours north of Sacramento. This is the only campground in the park that can accommodate camping with horses, but horseback riders must share the campground with visitors who may not have horses.
The cool, clear waters of Whiskeytown Lake provide endless water activities. The picturesque mountain setting and extensive forested backcountry offer ample opportunities for horseback riding, 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
Horse Camp can accommodate any vehicle or combination of vehicles, including trailers, RVs and RVs pulling other vehicles. Overflow parking is available. Each campsite is equipped with two picnic tables, two large bear-resistant storage lockers, a metal fire pit with a swing-arm barbecue grill and a lamp pole. The two campsites share a vault toilet. A hand pump provides potable water when available. There is no electricity at the site.
There are no corrals, hitching posts or troughs at the site. Horses must be high-lined or tethered to trailer.
Natural Features
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is located where the Klamath Mountains, Cascade and Coast Mountain Ranges, and the Sacramento Valley meet, creating a wide variety of wildlife and landscapes. Foothill pines lightly shade Horse Camp.
Nearby Attractions
Brandy Creek Beach is located five and a half miles from the campground and features sandy beaches, a large swimming area, picnicking and barbecuing facilities. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, there are showers, a store with food and supplies and rentals of paddle boards and kayaks.
Frequently Asked Questions About Po Box 188 Whiskeytown, CA
How do I make a reservation with Horse Camp Primitive Campground?
To make reservations at Horse Camp Primitive Campground, you can call the office at 530-242-3412.
Where is Horse Camp Primitive Campground located?
The Horse Camp Primitive Campground is located at Po Box 188 in Whiskeytown,
. This is the location you will need to go to for camping and information.
Does Horse Camp Primitive Campground have tent or RV camping?
Horse Camp Primitive Campground offers both tent and RV camping, but to confirm you will need to call the office at 530-242-3412 to make sure things haven’t changed.