Brandy Creek Marina

Brandy Creek Marina provides convenient access to the beautiful Whiskeytown Lake for kayakers, canoeists, and recreational boaters. The marina features a boat launch ramp that can accommodate a range of watercraft. Paddlers can launch their kayaks or canoes directly from the ramp to explore the lake's scenic coves and inlets.

The nearby Brandy Creek Campground offers reservable sites for those looking to make a day or weekend of their visit. From the campground, it's a short 0.25-mile walk to the beach and boat launch area. Whiskeytown Lake is a large reservoir known for its clear, cool waters and ample opportunities for water-based recreation. Boaters will find the lake suitable for powerboats, sailboats, and non-motorized craft alike.

The Brandy Creek Marina is operated by the National Park Service as part of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. Visitors can access the boat launch by following J.F. Kennedy Memorial Drive from Highway 299, past the Visitor Center and across the dam. Detailed information on hours, fees, and accessibility is available on the Recreation.gov website.

Overview
This campground is located in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area,19 miles west of Redding, California, and three and a half hours north of Sacramento. You can hear the waters of Brandy Creek from each campsite. Brandy Creek Trail passes nearby the campground and leads to a lovely series of waterfalls.
The cool, clear waters of Whiskeytown Lake provide endless water activities. The...

Overview
This campground is located in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area,19 miles west of Redding, California, and three and a half hours north of Sacramento. You can hear the waters of Brandy Creek from each campsite. Brandy Creek Trail passes nearby the campground and leads to a lovely series of waterfalls.
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.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
Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, a large bear-resistant storage locker, a metal fire pit with a swing-arm barbecue grill and a lamp pole. Each campsite has its own vault toilet. Drinking water and electricity are not available.Brandy Creek is tent-on-the-ground camping only. No RVs, mobile homes, tent trailers, popup tents, cab-over campers, tent-car/truck hybrids allowed at this site. No overflow parking available.

Since the Carr Fire there is no shade at these sites.
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.

Nearby Attractions
Brandy Creek Beach is located two miles south of 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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 246-1225.

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