Horse Camp Primitive, Whiskeytown, CA

Horse Camp Primitive in Shasta county is located just 25 min west of Redding, CA with an elevation of 1,067 feet. There are a total of 2 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 20 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. There is a fee of $20.00 per night. Activities include biking, horseback riding, hiking trails.

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Campsite Reviews (30)

3.9 out of 5

5 star		53%
4 star		17%
3 star		13%
2 star		0%
1 star		17%

@HaleyJ0EE78B16 · Camped on Nov 5, 2024 at Campsite #1

This was a great spot to stay, quiet, close to the lake, beautiful scenery. No complaints about the campground itself, just the inconsiderate people who took our reserved spot (001), so we had to park our trailer at a less level space (002). Other than that, great location to do some stargazing

@LisaB5569950 · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #2

We had a good time,love horse camp only problem was couldn't have a fire in the fire pit didn't know till we got there

@RaffiBD466BCC1 · Camped on Apr 26, 2024 at Campsite #1

Spent long weekend at Horse Camp for a get together with a group and some fishing in Clear Creek and Whiskeytown area. Great location and large sites. Only issues were not lot of flat spots for tents and occasional speeders on the first road that cuts through middle of two sites. But overall, liked the sites alot and will be back

@MatthewC862969 · Camped on Dec 8, 2023 at Campsite #2

It's a great spot with tons of parking. It's nice to be away from all the other campers, however, you will get a decent amount of cars, bicyclists, and hikers passing by.

@DebbieM9241459 · Camped on Oct 28, 2023 at Campsite #2

Quiet, beautiful location. Water spigot nearby. Toilet area was very well kept and clean. Great place to camp for hiking and kayaking.

@TimP6782071 · Camped on Nov 13, 2022 at Campsite #1

Plenty of space in Site 1

@ShaunaH4169522 · Camped on Nov 4, 2022 at Campsite #1

Quiet and spacious. Beautiful area and beautiful site. Bathroom was clean and well stocked. Bear boxes in good working order. I didn't see any bear but I saw deer and foxes. The fox know where you cook and where to find scraps or anything you leave unattended for a minute. So beware of them. They're so cute but don't let them have your food! Lots of shady trees. Huge site but not a huge amount of level space, bring your levelers. I only stayed one night since I was just passing through. I'd love to go back!

@rochellep14399 · Camped on Mar 29, 2022 at Campsite #1

I’ve been going here about 8 years. It’s one of my favorite spots, and I can bring my trailer

@BrandonH302745 · Camped on Feb 4, 2022 at Campsite #1

Our experience other than a couple cars driving through it was very quiet and dark for great star viewing. There was plenty of space. Overall we had a great time.

@AndyC5062946 · Camped on Jan 4, 2022 at Campsite #2

Toilets! I have 3 daughters so this helped a lot. We stayed in a Tent and while you couldn't find a perfectly level spot, we managed to make it work. You have 2 sites. Site 1 looks like a better spot for RTT/car camping. You can park a lot closer than you can at #2. There is a walking trail that begins at camp2 and continues to guardian rock. The walk to overlook is a sidewalk, continue trail is dirt and loose rock. We did not see any vehicles or people during our trip. We saved this as one of our favorites in the area.

@AndyC668 · Camped on Jan 4, 2022 at Campsite #2

@AngelaS391 · Camped on Nov 24, 2021 at Campsite #2

Pleasantly surprised! We just loved the quiet, the STARS and how clean it was here. Lots of things to do here! We explored! Went to Whiskeytown Falls and Crystal Creek Falls. So Beautiful! We will be back. Thank you for having a bathroom so close!

@AngelaS2475005 · Camped on Nov 24, 2021 at Campsite #2

@DonnaW8278919 · Camped on Nov 11, 2021 at Campsite #2

We spent 3 nights 2 we had it all to ourselves. It was quiet and beautiful.

@DonnaW104 · Camped on Nov 11, 2021 at Campsite #2

We spent 3 nights 2 we had it all to ourselves. It was quiet and beautiful.

@MistyW418 · Camped on Aug 11, 2021 at Campsite #1

We didn't stay at the camp site. We have never visited this area before and when I made the reservations online it didn't say that it was a remote campsite. When we (my son 12 and myself) I didn't feel comfortable or safe to camp at this site. Now I'm trying to get a refund and it's almost impossible.

@MistyW1516128 · Camped on Aug 11, 2021 at Campsite #1

@LucyS9647521 · Camped on Jun 4, 2021 at Campsite #1

Nice and secluded with one 2 spots. However, a dirt road that leads to a couple of small towns is frequented at various times of the day/evening, and the vehicles speed through there, kicking up dust and dirt.

@lucys373 · Camped on Jun 4, 2021 at Campsite #1

@JennaS9866581 · Camped on May 4, 2021 at Campsite #2

The bugs were awful! The mosquitoes were so bad and their bites hurt that we actually had to pack up and leave. It is an ok spot but there are probably prettier spots in the area near/overlooking the water.

@JennaS961 · Camped on May 4, 2021 at Campsite #2

@RichardK729 · Camped on Apr 17, 2021 at Campsite #1

The only knock was our first night the bathroom door became locked and wasn’t opened until Monday (2 nights later). Once it was opened it was still set to be locked anytime it was closed so we set out a rock hoping that others would understand not to shut the door when they left. Otherwise the campsite was clean and great to use.

@CaitlinM128 · Camped on Apr 12, 2021 at Campsite #1

Beautiful hikes close by, bathrooms were locked & therefore unusable, somewhat isolated (only two spots, no host) but not remote per se

@frankb794 · Camped on Apr 7, 2021 at Campsite #1

Very remote. I was the only human camping at the site.

@MikiY848 · Camped on Feb 17, 2021 at Campsite #1

We only camped for one night. The site was super clean with really nice bathrooms and water. Would recommend for sure.

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