Lower Trinity Ranger District

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Six Rivers National Forest (NF) · Open Access

2,522 ft
Elevation

The Lower Trinity Ranger District is bisected by State Highway 299, the main travel route in Northwestern California to reach the Northcoast. Willow Creek is Approximately 100 miles west of Redding and 45 miles east of Eureka/Arcata. At one time, a major timber producing area, Willow Creek no longer supports a major manufacturing industry. Willow Creek however, is a recreation destination for sport fishing, including salmon and steelhead, kayakers, and river rafters who heavily use the Main Stem and South Fork of the Trinity River most of the year. The area is also famous for Bigfoot, achieving notoriety through the years as a hub for sightings. Hunting also is a big draw to the area with large deer and bear populations.

Getting there

40.91889, -123.65112 · 40°55'8.0"N 123°39'4.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in9.17.96.54.02.21.00.20.10.82.95.59.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2 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 Lower Trinity Ranger District

Can you reserve a site at Lower Trinity Ranger District?
No. Lower Trinity Ranger District is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Lower Trinity Ranger District

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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