East Fork Campground – Six Rivers NF (CA)

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Six Rivers National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Six Rivers National Forest Fees: $8 camping fee - $5 for extra vehicle, $4 day-use fee in campground area. Cash (exact change) or check, made out to USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Status: closed Reservations: No reservations available. First come, first serve basis. Self registration kiosk at campground entrance. 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. 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… Getting there: Approximately 32 miles east of Arcata and approximatley 105 miles west of Redding on Hwy 299, four miles west of Willow Creek Phone: 530-629-2118 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/239632 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Elizabeth Johnson, Six Rivers NF, Elizabeth P. Johnson, Six Rivers NF