Willow Creek Campground
Willow Creek Campground is the best kept secret in northern California. This small campground (8 sites) is easy to find, easy to navigate in and out with small trailers and motor homes and never full. A tiny creek runs between the campground and the day use picnic area. Lots of shade trees muffle the sounds of the highway. No water available!
More like this: first-come in California · tent only in California
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $15/single campsite per day with a maximum of 2 vehicles. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | Facilities open as weather permits; usually mid-May to late October |
| Forest | Modoc National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations are not accepted. |
| Fees | $15/single campsite per day with a maximum of 2 vehicles. |
| Rules | Dogs on leash only. Please clean up after your dog. Camping limit 14 days. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 41.0131° N, 120.8281° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCy26 Elrd Underburn Drake Unit 7 & 9 Rx
28 mi from the campground
- PrescribedCy26 Elrd Understory Drake Unit 6 8 &10 Rx
29 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 32.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Reliable RV ↗ | 43.7 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Public land it sits in
Modoc National Forest begins about 6.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 6.6 miModoc National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,023,026 acres
- 15 miLassen National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,488,712 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Adin Supply CompanyBuilding · Adin · 14.1 mi
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Willow Creek Campground?
No. Willow Creek Campground is first-come, first-served. Reservations are not accepted. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Willow Creek Campground?
$15/single campsite per day with a maximum of 2 vehicles.
Source: Forest Service
Is Willow Creek Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Facilities open as weather permits; usually mid-May to late October.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Willow Creek Campground have?
8 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Willow Creek Campground?
Willow Creek Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Willow Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Ash Creek Campground (10.2 mi, first-come), Lower Rush Creek Campground (19.5 mi, first-come), and Crater Lake (29.4 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby