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Brandy Creek Beach
4.5★ · 458 Google ratings · Whiskeytown, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 30 ft away · paid
Walk
300 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 100 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
475 yd of shoreline
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Brandy Creek Beach
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1Parking2Restrooms110 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 15 visitors · 2017–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 9 visitors · 2017–2026
Arrive early on summer weekends
The parking lot fills by mid-morning on hot weekends, especially during free parking days.
Plan for entry fees year-round
Weekly passes cost $20 to $25; annual passes cost $40 to $45, with active military admitted free.
Don't feed the wildlife
Geese, deer, and squirrels have become aggressive and food-dependent, stealing from picnic tables and creating a mess.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
56°F · fog
Wind
3 mph from the ESE
UV index
1 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 5:32 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity Nra, Whiskeytown, CA 96095
🅿 Parking 30 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 300 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 100 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Brandy Creek Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 30 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Brandy Creek Beach?
300 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Brandy Creek Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 100 ft from the listing.
When is Brandy Creek Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sat 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
