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Sheep Camp Primitive Campground
6 mi west of Shasta, CA · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
About Sheep Camp Primitive Campground
This tent-only campground is located in the center of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 17 miles west of Redding, California, and three and a half hours north of Sacramento. Ponderosa pines and fir shade the campsites which have cliffside views of Brandy Creek. Nearby trails lead to a series of lovely waterfalls or into old-growth forest high on Shasta Bally Mountain. 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. 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. Sheep Camp is a tent-only campground. Each campsite…
- Managed by: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, NPS
- Where: 6 mi west of Shasta, CA · 40.6, -122.59417
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Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Jun & Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 3.5 mi
Propane: 10.9 mi