Sheep Camp

Overview

Sheep Camp is nestled in the mixed oak/pine/fir woodlands with nearby access to numerous trails and is a great launching point for treks up the 6,199' Shasta Bally, the highest point in Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. This campsite is closed during the winter.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

4 campsites

Fee

From $20 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

530-242-3412

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Sheep Camp, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• to Whiskeytown FallsHike · 2-3 Hours · 5.0 mi from camp

  Whiskeytown Falls is a series of cascades which drop 220 feet as the east fork of Crystal Creek winds down the slope of Shasta Bally. National Park Service

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• Trail 58 trailheadTrailhead · 6.9 mi from campShow on map
• Rock Creek TrailheadTrailhead · 7.0 mi from campShow on map
• Clear Creek GreenwayHike · 6.7 mi long · 8.9 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• CLRCRKVISTViewpoint · 3.8 mi from camp

  A nice view of what is possibly Clear Creek. OpenStreetMap

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• Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Visitors Center ViewpointViewpoint · 4.0 mi from campShow on map
• Whiskeytown FallsWaterfall · 4.3 mi from campShow on map
• Crystal Creek FallsWaterfall · 4.9 mi from campShow on map
• Democrat MountainPeak · 2,418 ft · 6.7 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.