Willow Creek   



Humboldt County's first residents hailed from the Yurok, Karuk, Wiyot, Chilula, Whilkut and Hupa tribes, among others. They settled on the coast and along the banks of the Trinity and Klamath rivers. The county was created in May 1853 and derives its name from Humboldt Bay, which was "discovered" by a sea otter hunting party in 1806 and rediscovered in 1849. Douglas Ottinger and Hans Buhne entered the bay in 1850 and named it in honor of naturalist and explorer Baron Alexander von Humboldt.

Del Norte County has been home to the Yurok and Tolowa peoples for thousands of years. Legendary explorer Jedediah Smith is credited with being the first non-native to enter the region, in 1828. Gold strikes on the Klamath and Smith Rivers in the 1850s led to the settlement of the county, which was created in March 1857. Its name, meaning "the north" is derived from its position in the northwest corner of the state.

Statistics
Population: 1,766
Settled: 1850s
Median Home Price:
October 2005-March 2006: $255,000
October 2004-March 2005: $212,500
Willow Creek and surrounding area prices:  $210,000

City Government
The Willow Creek area is an unincorporated area of Humboldt County, so it does not have a mayor or city council. The Willow Creek Community Services District manages water, downtown lighting and recreational services.
Board of Directors:
Chairman: Tom O'Gorman
Directors: Tom O'Gorman, Judy Gower, Betty Hansen, Tyler Holmes
General Manager: Steve Paine

City Contacts
Willow Creek Community
Services District
135 Willow Road
(530) 629-2136

Chamber of Commerce
Intersection of Hwy. 299 & Hwy. 96
(530) 629-2693 or (800) 628-5156
visit site

Library
Corner of Hwy. 96 and Mayfair Ave.
(530) 629-2146

Sheriff's  Hoopa Substation
Tribal Shopping Center
(530) 625-4231

Fire
(530) 629-2229
Willow Creek's Winnette Vineyards graces a scenic setting.
  When sun seekers want to get out of the fog and into the sun — Willow Creek is one of the first destinations that come to mind.
  Located about 45 minutes east of Blue Lake on State Route 299, the small community of less than 3,000 residents was settled by pioneers in the 1850s. At that time Willow Creek was primarily a gold mining supply point, then known as China Flat.
  More than a million acres of the Six Rivers National Forest surround the town.
  With the Trinity River and the surrounding Six Rivers National Forest, Willow Creek is a favorite destination for rafters, hikers and fishermen.
  Special events include an annual celebration of Bigfoot Days. Over Labor Day weekend, Bigfoot enthusiasts turn out hoping to catch a glimpse of their elusive furry friend.
  The Bigfoot Golf & Country Club, a library, bank, park and campgrounds are just some of the services available in and around the town. This year, Creekside Park is a new shady toddlers playground that has been added to the community and includes a playhouse, picnic area and disc golf course called “The Steelhead Course.”
  For more information call the Willow Creek Chamber of Commerce or check its website for up-to-date information.