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Brandy Creek Beach

Beach · Whiskeytown, California

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 10,500 ft³/s over 62 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 11370500, as of Aug 22, 3:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 10,500 ft³/s over 62 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:45 AM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Streamflow
10,000 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
13.14 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 10,500 ft³/s over 62 years).

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SACRAMENTO R A KESWICK CA (6.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Brandy Creek Beach

H: 91° L: 62°
Clear
Clear
65°
|
Feels like 58°
Precipitation
1%
Humidity
28%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
70°
3 AM
Clear
65°
6 AM
Clear
62°
9 AM
Sunny
74°
12 PM
Sunny
89°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
86°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
85°
9 PM
Clear
76°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Brandy Creek Beach?
Brandy Creek Beach is a beach in Whiskeytown, California.
Can you swim at Brandy Creek Beach?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Brandy Creek Beach rated?
Brandy Creek Beach in Whiskeytown, California has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 449 reviews.
What amenities does Brandy Creek Beach have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Brandy Creek Beach include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity Nra, Whiskeytown, CA 96095

Whiskeytown, California 96095

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Amenities

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