Enjoy year-round camping and river, forest, and mountain fun at the “Bigfoot Capital of the World.
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Situated next to the Trinity River and surrounded by the Six Rivers National Forest, this small mountain town in Humboldt County is known as the “Bigfoot Capital of the World.” Go in search of Bigfoot along the Bigfoot Scenic Highway, raft, kayak, tube, swim, and fish in the nearby rivers, hike, bike, and look for wildlife in the surrounding national forests, or head to the coast for ocean views and towering redwoods. Camping options are diverse, spanning RV parks and cozy cabins to private and public riverside campgrounds and campsites near the ocean or underneath the redwoods.
Willow Creek Area
In addition to private campgrounds and RV parks, several Six Rivers National Forest campgrounds are close to Willow Creek, including the year-round Boise Creek Campground, with access to Trinity River and Willow Creek and the seasonal East Fork Campground. Camp year-round at the Denny Campground along the New River in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, with easy access to the Trinity Alps Wilderness. Several campgrounds can also be found along the Klamath River, further north.
Along the coast
Willow Creek is only an hour from the Pacific Ocean. Explore the artsy seaport town of Eureka, the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, and the Samoa Dunes Recreational Area and camp at the Samoa Boat Ramp County Park. Head north to Arcata to go clamming and stay overnight at the Clam Beach County park. Further north, explore the coastal headlands at Patrick’s Point State Park, and spend the night in a tent or RV.
Redwoods State and National Parks
Further north along the coast, explore the majestic redwoods at Redwoods National Park and the adjacent Jedediah Smith, Del Norte Coast, and Prairie Creek redwoods state parks. The parks offer several seasonal and year-round tent and RV campgrounds, along with year-round camping cabins set in redwood groves, forested meadows, and coastal bluffs.
Summer is an ideal time to visit Willow Creek, to take advantage of its proximity to so many rivers. Spring and fall also offer pleasant weather for other outdoor pursuits. Visit in July for the Taste of Willow Creek summer festival and early September for the Bigfoot Days, a celebration of all things Bigfoot related. Fish for salmon in the Trinity River in the fall and steelhead in the winter.