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East Fork Campground

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East Fork Campground is closed at this time due to winter storm damage.

CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

East Fork Campground is located near Willow Creek in the Six Rivers National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with nearby rivers and hills. Weather in the area typically sees highs around 85°F and lows near 40°F. Visitors can explore the Trinity River and the nearby Humboldt Redwoods State Park.

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East Fork Campground is located in California

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Directions

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

Coordinates

40.90465 N
123.706055 W

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  • Tent Sites
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Reviewed Jul. 19, 2025

Beautiful site but patchy cell coverage

Really love this campground though it does have some limitations. It's about 15 minutes west of Willow Creek off the 299. Very well shaded and has a creek running through it alongside the majority of the sites. There are two larger group sites towards the back, and at some points the creek gets deep enough to recline in, though not fast or deep enough to be unsafe for anyone older than a toddler.

For me, the major drawback was that the cell service gets patchy as this site is in somewhat of a cleft in the mountains, and the geography also limits the amount of direct sunlight throughout the day. As such, I had a difficult time getting signal and had trouble sending or receiving texts the further away I got from the camp entrance. Though some might view this as a positive, it is also a potential safety concern should an emergency arise. This may be mitigated to an extent by current technology allowing some phones to utilize satellites for emergency communications, but I can't speak from experience as to whether or not it's effective in this case.

Additionally, the mosquitoes can get pretty thick due to the proximity to water. 

Usually this would work best for me as a base camp to return to after a long day at the Kimtu shore.

Reviewed Jul. 8, 2022

East Fork Campground Inyo National Forest CA

Beautiful campsites along Rock Creek up-canyon from Toms Place and downstream from Rock Creek Lake and Mosquito Flats trailhead. Get the 100’s to be nearest the creek.

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Reviewed Sep. 1, 2020

Drive by

Drove by here looking for a place to pitch a tent. It looked like a nice campground, but we settled for one a little father down the road.

Reviewed Jun. 7, 2019

not usually open

we stop to visit on foot now and then, especially if theres snow. i wish it was still available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at East Fork Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at East Fork Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does East Fork Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, East Fork Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at East Fork Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at East Fork Campground?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at East Fork Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at East Fork Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at East Fork Campground?

There are 1 campsites at East Fork Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts