Willow Creek

Willow Creek, California

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    Clouds, high 67°F / low 37°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for canoeing

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Why you'll love it

11.4 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
205 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
205 cfs
Average current
1.4 ft/s
Gradient
207.8 ft/mi
Drainage area
43 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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About this water

Willow Creek is a 11-mile paddling stretch near Willow Creek, California. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 205 cfs and a gradient of about 207.8 feet per mile.

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Boise Creek

~43 min drive

Boise Creek is an 8.5-mile paddling stretch near Orleans, California. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 55 cfs and a gradient of about 360.4 feet per mile.

Boise Creek

~5 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

Big Lagoon Boat Ramp

~48 min drive

Big Lagoon Boat Ramp is a boat launch in California.

Three Creeks

~3 min drive

Three Creeks is a 4.7-mile paddling stretch near Willow Creek, California. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 51 cfs and a gradient of about 366.0 feet per mile.

Pearch Creek Campground

~49 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

Big Flat River Access Parking

~48 min drive

A worthwhile stop near California.

Campbell Creek

~9 min drive

Campbell Creek is a 7.6-mile paddling stretch near Willow Creek, California. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 38 cfs and a gradient of about 442.3 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Old Campbell Creek

~10 min drive

Old Campbell Creek is a 10-mile paddling stretch near Willow Creek, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 86 cfs and a gradient of about 367.8 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Supply Creek

~12 min drive

Supply Creek is a 9.5-mile paddling stretch near Hoopa, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 84 cfs and a gradient of about 325.9 feet per mile.

Hostler Creek

~20 min drive

Hostler Creek is a 5.4-mile paddling stretch near Hoopa, California. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 32 cfs and a gradient of about 397.4 feet per mile.

Guided trips nearby

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Six Rivers Rafting

Kayaking business nearby (~4 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Kayak Trinidad

Kayaking business nearby (~25 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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