Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-272243
When Sheep Camp Primitive Campground reopens
Sheep Camp Primitive Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
2
Only 2 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026 · of 4 monitored sites
Of the 176 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 157 open for online reservation · 19 reserved.
Where the open windows are
10.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 157 of 176 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026Not open online10.8%
Open site-nights157 / 176
Reserved (of online inventory)19 / 176
Weekday openings89
Weekend openings68
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 89 fall on weekdays and 68 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 121 of 124 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 4 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 41 |
| 002 | 41 |
| 003 | 39 |
| 004 | 36 |
The 4 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
157 open site-nights across 4 sites at Sheep Camp Primitive Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 10 2-night, 9 3-night, 4 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site 001.
All 4 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 15 ft | None | 41 | 35 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +29 more |
| 002 | 15 ft | None | 41 | 35 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +29 more |
| 003 | 15 ft | None | 39 | 31 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +27 more |
| 004 | 15 ft | None | 36 | 29 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +24 more |
About Sheep Camp Primitive Campground
Overview
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.
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
Sheep Camp is a tent-only campground. 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. Drinking water and electricity are not available. The campground has four campsites which share one vault toilet. To access these tent-only sites, walk approximately 25 feet from the parking area. Due to a small parking area, towing vehicles is prohibited in this campground. The following are prohibited: all trailers, fifth wheels, pop-up campers, cab-over campers and motorhomes. Sleeping in vehicles is not allowed. No overflow parking is available.
Natural Features
Tall pine and fir trees providing cooling shade make Sheep Camp Primitive Campground a relaxing retreat. 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 three and a half 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.
4 monitored sitesRVs up to 15 ftNo hookups4 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
From Redding, CA, drive 10 miles west on Highway 299. Turn left on Kennedy Memorial Drive and follow it for 5.4 miles to Brandy Creek Road. Turn left and follow Brandy Creek Road for 2.4 miles to Shasta Bally Road. Turn right on Shasta Bally Road and follow it for .4 mile to the campground.
Po Box 188, Whiskeytown, CA 96095530-242-3412
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-272243 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-272243 · Sheep Camp Primitive Campground · Whiskeytown CA7 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Sheep Camp Primitive Campground?
Reservations for Sheep Camp Primitive Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 157 of 176 tracked site-nights are open (89.2%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 14:17 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Sheep Camp Primitive Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Sheep Camp Primitive Campground?
9 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Sheep Camp Primitive Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 15 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Sheep Camp Primitive Campground?
October 2026, with 121 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 124.
When is the next open date at Sheep Camp Primitive Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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