Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-272248
When Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground reopens
Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
4
Openings · last 90 days
4
Only 4 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, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 9 monitored sites
Of the 1,647 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 1,601 open for online reservation · 37 reserved · 9 closed.
Where the open windows are
2.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1,601 of 1,647 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online2.8%
Open site-nights1,601 / 1,647
Reserved (of online inventory)37 / 1,638
Weekday openings924
Weekend openings677
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 924 fall on weekdays and 677 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 279 of 279 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 9 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 | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 9 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 9 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 9 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 9 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 9 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 9 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 9 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 9 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 9 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 9 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 04 | 183 |
| 08 | 183 |
| 05 | 181 |
| 07 | 181 |
| 01 | 179 |
The 5 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
1,601 open site-nights across 9 sites at Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 25 2-night, 23 3-night, 19 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 04.
All 9 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | 15 ft | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| 08 | 15 ft | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| 05 | 15 ft | None | 181 | 132 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +169 more |
| 07 | 15 ft | None | 181 | 181 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +169 more |
| 01 | 15 ft | None | 179 | 132 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +167 more |
| 09 | 15 ft | None | 179 | 164 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +167 more |
| 03 | 15 ft | None | 174 | 118 nights | Sep 20, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +162 more |
| 06 | 15 ft | None | 173 | 151 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +161 more |
| 02 | 15 ft | None | 168 | 132 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 11 +156 more |
About Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground
Overview
This tent-only campground is located in the southeast corner of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, 13.5 miles west of Redding, California, and three and a half hours north of Sacramento. Clear Creek flows past the campground, making it a popular spot for fly fishing. The camp is shaded by alders and large canyon live oaks. 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
Peltier Bridge 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. The campsites share two vault toilets. For campsites 1, 2 and 3, park and walk approximately 25-35 feet to your site. Drinking water and electricity are not available. Due to a small parking area, towing vehicles is prohibited in this campground. This includes vehicles towing trailers and fifth wheels and vehicles towing pop-up campers. Motorhomes are not allowed in this campground. No overflow parking is available.
Natural Features
Tall trees providing cooling shade make Peltier Bridge 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 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.
9 monitored sitesRVs up to 15 ftNo hookups7 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets 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 1.6 miles to Paige Bar Road. Turn left onto Paige Bar Road at the dam and drive 1.2 miles to Peltier Valley Road. Turn right and follow Peltier Valley Road .7 mile to the campground.
Po Box 188, Whiskeytown, CA 96095530-242-3412
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-272248 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-272248 · Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground · Whiskeytown CA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground?
Reservations for Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 1,601 of 1,647 tracked site-nights are open (97.2%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 4 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 16:19 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 Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground in the last 7 days, 4 over 30 days and 4 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground?
23 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 04. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Peltier Bridge 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 Peltier Bridge Primitive Campground?
December 2026, with 279 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 279.
When is the next open date at Peltier Bridge 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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