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Willow Creek

California, United States · North America

About Willow Creek

Willow Creek sits on the route: 35 minutes from Blue Lake, 44km from Redwood National and State Parks.

Willow Creek is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 1,710, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Willow Creek sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Willow Creek to your route.

About Willow Creek

Willow Creek (formerly China Flat) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Humboldt County, California, United States. The population was 1,720 at the 2020 census, up from 1,710 at the 2010 census. The town is located around 30 miles (48 km) from county seat and harbor city Eureka. Willow Creek sits along the Trinity

Read more River. 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 Trinity/Shasta/Cascade Region, near the Oregon border, and is easily reached via State Routes 299 and 96 (the "Bigfoot Scenic Byway"). The town is approximately 50 miles (80 km) south of where the Patterson-Gimlin film was made. Willow Creek calls itself the Bigfoot capital of the world, has a Bigfoot Museum and holds an annual "Bigfoot Daze" festival in September in honor of the cryptid, followed by various festivities in a local park. The roadhead of the Bluff Creek / Fish Lake Road, near which many alleged Bigfoot sightings and footprint finds occurred, is about 50 miles (80 km) north, along Route 96. Willow Creek transit is served by the Redwood Transit System, through the Willow Creek Intercity route. It is also served by Trinity Transit Authority.

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Where is Willow Creek located?

Willow Creek is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 40.9396 latitude, -123.6314 longitude.

What is the population of Willow Creek?

Willow Creek has a population of approximately 1,710 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,710
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
40.9396, -123.6314

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1 notable place within an hour's drive.

national park

Redwood National and State Parks

Home to the tallest trees on Earth, the ancient coast redwoods reaching over 370 feet.

44 km · about 50 min drive

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  • 73 kmAvenue of the GiantsA 31-mile old alignment of US 101 threading through Humboldt Redwoods State Park beneath the world's tallest trees: a cathedral-like drive among ancient coast redwoods.

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