Willow Creek is a census-designated place in Humboldt County, California, United States. The town of Willow Creek sits along the Trinity River. Residents of this small mountain town are commonly referred to as 'Willow Creekers'. It is the Bigfoot Capital of the World, and holds an annual festival in honor of the creature. Willow Creek is described as a “rugged mountain community nestled in the heart of the Six Rivers National Forest.” This area of California is located in the TrinityCascade Region, near the Oregon border, and is easily reached via Highways 299 and 96. Outdoor recreational enthusiasts love Willow Creek, where the most popular activities are camping, fishing and rafting. The camping is second to none as the Six Rivers National forest boasts the most spectacular camping locations in California. The salmon and steelhead fishing is also spectacular, and Willow Creek has been a favorite fishing spot among anglers for centuries. The Willow Creek area also has several world class rivers for rafting, all within a 45 minute drive. The Klamath River is legendary and is considered California’s “premier multi-day river trip.” The upper Trinity River offers a classic Class III run with moderate rapids, followed by the Burnt Ranch Gorge, which is one of the toughest runs in the entire state. The lower Trinity is also a scenic ride, popular among canoeists, tubers and summer fun seekers. Other activities near Willow Creek include swimming, hiking, snow skiing, horseback riding, rock climbing, off road racing, golf, birding and wildlife viewing and camping. It’s also an incredible area for scenic drives, where from selected vista points in the Trinity Alps along U.S. Forest Route 1, you can view Mount Shasta and the Pacific Ocean simultaneously. In town, a visit to the Hupa Tribal Museum or Willow Creek Museum is worthwhile. Willow Creek is also the place of many summer events and parties as nearly half the population consists of summers recreation homes and ranches. Willow Creek apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Willow Creek apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.