Oak Bottom Campground campground
Oak Bottom Campground
Reservations are accepted at Oak Bottom Campground, allowing visitors to secure their preferred campsites in advance. It is advisable to make reservations, especially during peak seasons, to ensure availability. The best time to visit Oak Bottom Campground is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and comfortable for outdoor activities.
While camping at Oak Bottom, campers can explore the nearby Whiskeytown Lake, which offers opportunities for swimming, boating, and fishing. Hiking enthusiasts will enjoy the various trails in the area, including the popular Crystal Creek Falls Trail, which leads to a stunning waterfall. It is important to be cautious of wildlife, such as bears, and to practice proper food storage to avoid unwanted encounters. Overall, Oak Bottom Campground provides a tranquil and well-equipped camping experience, making it a great destination for nature lovers seeking a peaceful retreat.
What's on-site at Oak Bottom Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Oak Bottom Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Creek Backcounty Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Dry Creek Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Brandy Creek Rv | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Brandy Creek Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Brandy Creek | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Oak Bottom Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento R A Keswick Ca | 8,970 cfs | → |
| Clear C Nr Igo Ca | 217 cfs | → |
| Trinity R A Lewiston Ca | 1,090 cfs | → |
| Anderson-Cottonwood Id Cn At Sharon St Redding Ca | 261 cfs | → |
| Rush C Nr Lewiston Ca | 18 cfs | → |
| Grass Valley C Nr Lewiston Ca | 18 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Oak Bottom Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Ridge Snow Pillow | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Slate Creek | 0.8 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Red Rock Mountain | 112.8 in | -2.3 in | → |
| Highlands Lakes | 21.6 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Big Flat | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Mumbo Basin Raws | 95.0 in | 23.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area
- Shasta State Historic Park
- Mary Lake Park
- T. R. Woods Memorial Park
- Riverfront Park
- Northridge Gardens Park
Boat launches
- Keswick Boat Ramp
- Lake Redding Boat Ramp
- Auditorium Drive Redding
- Digger Bay Road, Shasta Lake
- Trinity Dam Boulevard Trinity County
- Park Marina Drive 2515, Redding
Fishing spots
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Oak Bottom Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Oak Bottom Campground
Can I make reservations at Oak Bottom Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Oak Bottom Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Oak Bottom Campground.