East Fork Campground – Six Rivers Nf (CA), Near Willow Creek, California

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Overview

East Fork Group site is nestled along the East Fork of Willow creek in northern California’s vast Six Rivers National Forest. 

The campground sits under a canopy of Big Leaf Maple, Douglas Fir and Port Orford Cedar, less than 5 miles from the small mountain town of Willow Creek, known as the Bigfoot capital of the world.  

Fishing, swimming and whitewater rafting are all close by in the popular Trinity River.

Facilities

East Fork Group site is nestled along the East Fork of Willow creek in northern California’s vast Six Rivers National Forest. 

The campground sits under a canopy of Big Leaf Maple, Douglas Fir and Port Orford Cedar, less than 5 miles from the small mountain town of Willow Creek, known as the Bigfoot capital of the world.  

Fishing, swimming and whitewater rafting are all close by in the popular Trinity River.

Natural Features

The campground is along a small creek that is great for wading and and in a few spots swimming. It sits at a 680-foot elevation and provides several shady campsites about four miles west of the Trinity River. A forest of harwoods, Big Leaf Maple and conifers covers the campground, and stands of oak woodland dot the landscape, providing habitat for eight threatened and endangered species, including the bald eagle and the peregrine falcon.

Recreation

Fishing, swimming and whitewater rafting are all available in the Trinity River. The area also provides opportunities for biking, hiking and horseback activities, as well as fishing for migratory salmon and steelhead trout. You could always head out in search of the elusive Bigfoot on the many Forest roads in the area. Stop by the Lower Trinity Ranger Districts office at 50 Hwy 96 in Willow Creek and pick up a Six Rivers Forest map and pick up some local knowledge from the front desk staff.

Recreation Sites

• Group Standard Nonelectric
• Overnight

Amenities

• Accessible Vault Toilets
• Paved Roads
• Picnic Table
• Shade
• Tent Pads
• Trash Collection
• Fire Pit
• Grills
• Pets Allowed
• Portable Toilets
• Creek Access
• Host

Nearby Attractions

In the nearby town of Willow Creek stop by and visit the Bigfoot museum. If you’re around the weekend of Labor day you can stop at the Veterans Park and enjoy their Bigfoot Daze celebration, watch the parade then go check out some local vendors at the park. If you’re interested in learning about some of the local tribes, drive into Hoopa and check out Hoopa Tribal Museum. 40 miles west there are many attractions along the Pacific Coast, from ocean fishing, walking along it’s many beaches or perhaps hunting the beautiful agates in a few local hotspots. Oh, and don’t foget about the majestic California Redwoods, Once you hit highway 101 you can go either north or south and see some of the coasts many wonders.

Directions and Contact Information

Approximately 32 miles east of Arcata and approximatley 105 miles west of Redding on Hwy 299, four miles west of Willow Creek

Location Map

Latitude : 40° 54′ 16.7400″ N Longitude : 123° 42′ 21.7980″ W

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 530-629-2118