Bay laurel and Douglas fir shade most sites at Boise Creek, a small US Forest Service campground tucked into Six Rivers National Forest along the Trinity River corridor of Northern California. The campground sits directly adjacent to Highway 299, which matters more than it might seem: overnight truck traffic is a consistent factor here, as downshifting semis pass at irregular intervals through the night. Light sleepers should plan accordingly.
Sites are spacious, with fire rings and picnic tables, and the facilities are well-maintained. "Everything, camp spots, bathroom and (potable) water pipes are well maintained," notes James C. Cell coverage runs thin, typically one to two bars of service, and the tree canopy limits solar charging. A camp host is usually on site during the season. The campground runs May through late October at $10 per night, cash only, with electric hookups available for RVs up to 40 feet. No pets are permitted.
Boise Creek itself is accessible via a steep quarter-mile trail from camp, with small pools suitable for a quick dip rather than open swimming. A more developed swimming hole at Big Rock River Access sits about 1.4 miles down the road. The town of Willow Creek is roughly a mile away, with gas, groceries, and coffee. Sugar Pine Camp & Cabin and Coho Cottages are nearby alternatives for those researching the area, and campers planning a longer stay in the region can browse places to camp around Six Rivers National Forest for additional options.
Boise Creek works best as an overnight or short-stay stop for Highway 299 travelers who can manage road noise and want a low-cost, forested base with basic amenities close to town.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBoise Creek is located in California near Willow Creek
Directions
From Willow Creek, California, take State Route 299 for 2 miles west. Enter the campground directly from the highway.
Address
P.O. Box 68
Willow creek, CA 95573
Coordinates
40.9447222 N
123.6583333 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 55 min from Redding, CA
- 3 hrs 31 min from Grants Pass, OR
- 3 hrs 58 min from Medford, OR
