Boise Creek

P.O. Box 68
Willow Creek, CA 95573

Overview

Boise Creek Campground is nestled between Brush Mountain and Brannan Mountain in northern California's vast Six Rivers National Forest.

The campground sits under a canopy of large Pacific madrone evergreen, Douglas fir and California bay trees, less than two 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.

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.

Campers can walk the 1/2-mile trail from the campground to the nearby Boise Creek and find a swimming hole or explore native plants and wildlife. A drive on the nearby Trinity Scenic Byway is a favorite activity of many visitors.

Facilities

The campground offers several single-family campsites, three of which are for tent camping only. All campsites are furnished with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Natural Features

The campground sits at a 680-foot elevation and provides several shady campsites on a creek about two miles west of the Trinity River. A forest of 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.

The Six Rivers National Forest lies east of Eureka in northwestern California, stretching southward from the Oregon border for about 140 miles. U.S. 101, the famed "Redwood Highway," parallels the inland Forest along the coastline. The Forest is just east of the Redwood National Park.

Nearby Attractions

Boise Creek Campground is located less than two miles west of Willow Creek, where most services are available, including fuel, propane, medical services, restaurants, groceries and laundry facilities. Visitors can also check out the town's 18-hole public disc golf course or participate in the area's numerous cultural and social events, like the annual Bigfoot Days on Labor Day weekend. Three miles southwest of Willow Creek lies the Brush Mountain Lookout tower, which, at 3,988 feet, provides a 360-degree view of the forest's sweeping canyons and valleys.

Camp site features

Across 18 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 18 sites
Longest RV: 40 ft
Largest party: 8 people

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 18.0 mi

Directions

From Willow Creek, California, take State Route 299 for 2 miles west. Enter the campground directly from the highway.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 2 PM.

Reviews

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Nancy C

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Reviewed a month ago

Very large and private sites. Sites easy to access. Camp host was very helpful.

Paul V

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Our campsite had plenty of room and good ground for two tents and overall the campground facilities are well-maintained. There is some road noise from Hwy 299 nearby but not to the point it was bothersome. Boise Creek is less than 2-miles from Willow Creek and convenient for meals and other supplies you may need for your stay.

Cassandra K

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We reserved spot 10, in the back and on a little hill. I think it’s the best spot as it’s furthest from the road. I’m hard of hearing so the highway didn’t bother me, but my partner heard it but also said it’s not a dealbreaker and would stay again. Campground wasn’t full and a few folks came for some one night stays over the few days we were there. Overall very quiet, most folks take off for the river for the day. Toilets stink but that will happen when 10 people are using it the same one lol. The trail to the river was too long for us and our dogs but lots of river spots to drive to all around. We ended up at the river in Hawkins bar, nice, quiet spot with fishermen. Grabbed some goodies and fresh bbq from the Salyer store just up the road, past Willow Creek. Easy to go grab ice or other supplies if needed. It was poison oak season but the main trials around the campground and the campsite itself were pretty cleared of it. Just don’t go romping around. We say 8/10 and would go again. It’s also dog friendly on leashes and we had decent cell service (Verizon)

Kayla P

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Reviewed 2 months ago

My site was paid for online, however it was not reserved for me once I arrived, so another camper assumed the spot was open and took over the site.

Kerri M

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Reviewed 2 months ago

There’s not much to do there, the nearby town of Willow Creek is cute and worth going to and the hike to the creek is nice, but there is a lot of poison oak so be careful. Be cautious when pulling out of the Campground because there is a blind turn on the road. There was no problem in the Campground, but there was no host and there were only two campers including us. Water was available.

Chauncey R

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Reviewed 3 months ago

We stayed here for a night and enjoyed it. The grounds were clean, water spots provided throughout the area, covered trash cans, and an outhouse to use the toilet. The outhouse was spacious and always had toilet paper. Aside from being close to the main road the area was pretty quiet. BUT, their current issue with POISON OAK isn’t great. It prevented us from wanting to take the little hike that is on the grounds. So you have to be very careful because there is definitely poison oak around (luckily they do let this be known on the bulletin board there as well). So if you have a dog or little kids who may not be as careful or aware, that might be an issue. But for $10 a night ($18 with online booking fee) it really is a great deal to stay here. Will definitely keep it on my list.

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