East Fork Campground – Six Rivers Nf (Ca)
Six Rivers National Forest — riverside
Location: Willow Creek, CA, CA
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 1 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
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East Fork Group site is nestled along the East Fork of Willow Creek under a canopy of Big Leaf Maple, Douglas Fir and Port Orford Cedar, with fishing, swimming and whitewater rafting available nearby in the Trinity River.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, American Beaver, Ruffed Grouse, White-headed Woodpecker, California King Snake, and Ringneck Snake present in area
Insider tips for East Fork Campground – Six Rivers Nf (Ca): Book early — federal campground with limited availability Suitable for self-contained RVs only as there are no hookups Located less than 5 miles from Willow Creek, known as the Bigfoot capital of the world
Skip East Fork Campground – Six Rivers Nf (Ca) if: You need RV hookups — none available at this campground. You plan to visit November through April — seasonal closure. One Google review reports road inside park has collapsed — verify current access conditions before visiting.
Best time to visit East Fork Campground – Six Rivers Nf (Ca): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Boise Creek (Willow Creek, CA), Hayden Flat Group Campground (Big Bar, CA), Fish Lake Campground (ORLEANS, CA), Skunk Point Group Campground (Big Bar, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at East Fork Campground – Six Rivers Nf (Ca)
Cell signal at East Fork Campground – Six Rivers Nf (Ca) (Willow Creek, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with limited availability
Suitable for self-contained RVs only as there are no hookups
Located less than 5 miles from Willow Creek, known as the Bigfoot capital of the world
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Approximately 32 miles east of Arcata and approximatley 105 miles west of Redding on Hwy 299, four miles west of Willow Creek
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Six Rivers National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Six Rivers National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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