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Boise Creek

in Willow Creek, CA · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Apr–Jun & Octbest months

About Boise Creek

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. 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. The…

  • Fees: $10 camping fee - $5 for extra vehicle, $5 day-use fee for day use of campsites. Cash (exact change) and check, made out to USDA (United…
  • Season: 5/15/2024 – 10/15/2024
  • Managed by: Six Rivers National Forest, FS
  • Where: in Willow Creek, CA · 40.94472, -123.65833

Things to do:

FishingHikingHorseback ridingBoating & paddlingSwimmingBikingWildlife & birdingHuntingHistory & culture

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

51°
36°Jan
56°
37°Feb
61°
38°Mar
67°
40°Apr
75°
45°May
83°
49°Jun
91°
54°Jul
91°
53°Aug
86°
49°Sep
73°
43°Oct
57°
39°Nov
49°
35°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Jun & Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.

See Boise Creek from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Boise Creek CampgroundHiking0.1 mi0.2 mi
Bremer RidgeHiking2.3 mi2.3 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 18 mi
Propane: 1.5 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.