Can you reserve a site at Boise Creek?

Yes, Boise Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Boise Creek?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are campfires allowed at Boise Creek?

Campfires are allowed at Boise Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Boise Creek, California — 18 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

Season: 5/15/2024 – 10/15/2024 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
18 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: BOISE CREEK

Site types

14 Standard Nonelectric
3 Tent Only Nonelectric
1 Standard Electric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.

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18 campsites at Boise Creek

Check-in 2:30 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	BOISE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8
002	BOISE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8
003	BOISE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8
004	BOISE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8
005	BOISE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8
006	BOISE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8
007	BOISE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	32 ft	8
008	BOISE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8
009	BOISE CREEK	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8
010	BOISE CREEK	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8
011	BOISE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8
012	BOISE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	8
013	BOISE CREEK	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	20 ft	8
014	BOISE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8
015	BOISE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8
016	BOISE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	8
017	BOISE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	8
Host	BOISE CREEK	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	3

Getting there

From Willow Creek, California, take State Route 299 for 2 miles west. Enter the campground directly from the highway.

40.94472, -123.65833 · 40°56'41.0"N 123°39'30.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Boise Creek

Can you reserve a site at Boise Creek?: Yes, Boise Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Boise Creek have?: 18 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Boise Creek?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are campfires allowed at Boise Creek?: Campfires are allowed at Boise Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Boise Creek also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Boise Creek's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$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 States Department of Agriculture)

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Boise Creek

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Big Bar River Access 1.4 mi · Facility
Big Rock Day Use Area & River Access 1.5 mi · Facility
Lower Trinity Ranger District 1.8 mi · Facility
Trinity River 2.9 mi · Facility
East Fork Campground 3.7 mi · Campground
Burnt Ranch Campground 12.2 mi · Campground
Denny Campground 13.9 mi · Campground
Aikens Creek West Campground 19.6 mi · Campground
E-Ne-Nuck Campground 20 mi · Campground
Slide Creek Campground 20.7 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 530-629-2118
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Boise Creek