Sheep Camp
USFS · Camping Area · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $20.00
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Camping Area
- Season
- November 1 to April 15
- Sites
- 4 total · 4 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Old Station Dump Site · 61.8 mi
- Coordinates
- 40.5999, -122.5948
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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. All sites are in partial shade and feature a bear-proof storage locker, picnic table, lamp pole, fire pit with swing-arm BBQ grill, with a shared ADA accessible vault toilet. Each site has a maximum occupancy of six people and two vehicles.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Sheep Camp free?
No. Sheep Camp charges $20.00. It is managed by the USFS. 4 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Sheep Camp?
Sheep Camp has 4 sites on record. 4 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is Sheep Camp open?
The season on record runs November 1 to April 15. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Sheep Camp?
Sheep Camp is at 40.5999, -122.5948. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
What is the weather like at Sheep Camp?
Summers and hot and dry and winters are cold and wet.
What are the rules at Sheep Camp?
Reservations are required for these campsites. You may stay a total of 14 days from May 15 through September 15 or a total of 30 days for the entire calendar year. Maximum occupancy is 6 people and 2 vehicles. Check-in time is 1:00 p.m. and check-out time is 12 p.m. (noon).
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
