Willow Creek is a rugged mountain community nestled in the heart of the Six Rivers National Forest.

Just a 45-minute drive inland is an escape from the fog and cool temperatures on the coast. But make sure you look out for Bigfoot.

Located on the border of Humboldt and Trinity Counties. State Highways 299 and 96 are our access to the outside world.

Willow Creek is a small community of 2,000 residents that was settled in the 1850s by pioneers in search of gold. At that time, the town was known as China Flat and served as a gold mining supply point.

More than 1 million acres of Six Rivers National Forest surround the town, and combined with the bright blue waters of the Trinity River, the area is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. Willow Creek is a favored destination for rafters, hikers, birders and fishermen and draws visitors from  far and wide every summer. The town is also a favorite summer-home destination for many coastal Humboldt County residents.

The town's China Flat Museum is a fun spot to visit and get a feel for the area's American Indian history and art, and offers an opportunity to step back in time with the pioneers and gold miners. Special events include an annual celebration of Bigfoot Days. Over Labor Day weekend, Bigfoot fans turn out hoping to catch a glimpse of their elusive furry friend.

The Willow Creek Golf and Country Club, a library, a bank, a park and campgrounds are just some of the services available in and around the town. Creekside Park is a shady toddlers playground and includes a playhouse, picnic area and disc golf course called "The Steelhead Course".

Wineries and farming are an up-and-coming industry for Willow Creek.

Recreationists are discovering that Willow Creek is centrally located for many outdoor sport activities. With four distinct seasons and temperate climates, they are surprised to find that this area receives very little snow. The rain, however, averages 50-70 inches per year.

This is a warm and friendly place, so feel free to ask questions and spend some time with us.

Welcome!

The Willow Creek Chamber of Commerce

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REDBUD THEATRE PRESENTS:
The Harry and Sam Dialogues 

Willow Creek, CA            REDBUD THEATRE is presenting, Opal’s The Harry and Sam Dialogues, this January, 2010.  The play was written in 1994 by playwright, Karen Ellison. 

 On the surface, THE HARRY AND SAM DIALOGUES appear to be philosophical discussions between two blue-collar types who are way out of their league, but their discussions are surprisingly lively. They use what they can from their own lives, like milk and Ding-Dongs, to make sense of what everything means. They discuss all the big questions: Is there life after death? How are men and women different? And, of course, if a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound?

Harry and Sam are old friends who like to pass the time posing outlandish questions to one another. "If ya had the choice would ya rather love a woman whose top half was a fish and whose bottom half was a woman or a woman whose top half was a woman and whose bottom half was a fish?" The questions are off the wall, but they slowly reveal the two men's characters, and allow them to take stock of each other while avoiding mundane, but important, life matters. These life matters are woven into their interchanges—hints about their lives apart from one another. Harry and his wife, Marge, are having troubles. Sam is wrapped up in New Age books, and tries to dispense their philosophy to enhance the dialogues. But when real life problems drive Harry and Sam apart the incident forces Harry to reconsider his chosen form of communication (or lack thereof) and to work on his marriage and salvage it

 The cast includes, Brian Bottemiller and Roland Grubb.  The play is directed by Brian Bottemiller, Roland Grubb and Bruce Marrs.

 Redbud Theatre is located in Willow Creek next to the Trinity River in the former Camp Kimtu Cookhouse. The play dates are: January 22, 23, 29, and 30. The Play may not be suitable for children as it contains a mature theme and language.  The play begins at 8:00p.m. Admission is $10 for adults; $7 for children 12 and under.  There are no reserved seats and the audience is urged to come early as  performances can sell out.