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East Creek Campground
East Creek Campground offers horse camping and equestrian access to the South Warner Wilderness. Corrals and stock water are available. East Creek Trail is currently closed (inaccessible) but there is connector trail over to Patterson Campground which provides access to the Summit Trail. Tree clearing along the East Creek trail is planned to take place in Spring 2023.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | All sites are first come, first served. |
|---|---|
| Fees: | $15/night per site. |
| Open Season: | Facilities open as weather permits; usually late May to late October. |
| Usage: | Light |
| Busiest Season: | July and August |
| Restrictions: | Trash collection is not provided. Pack-in what you need and Pack-out what you brought. Dogs shall remain on leash within the campground. Please clean up after your dog. Camping limit 14 days. |
| Closest Towns: | Likely, 19 miles, Alturas 37 miles. |
| Water: | Yes |
| Restroom: | Vault toilet (2) |
| Operated By: | US Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Warner Mountain Ranger District, 530-279-6116 |
General Information
Directions:
From Alturas go south on US Hwy 395 approximately 18 miles to Likely, CA. Turn east on County Road 64/Jess Valley Rd and go 3.2 miles to Blue Lake Road. Turn right on Blue Lake Road/ County Rd 64 and continue approximately 7 miles to the turnoff for Blue Lake. Turn left and stay on County Road 64 (instead of a right turn to Blue Lake) and continue 8 more miles of windy road to the Patterson Campground and Guard Station. From Patterson go west .7 miles to East Creek Campground.
Activities
Campground Camping
Visitors without horses may use the East Creek Campground. For safety, please keep children and pets away from the corrals and horses.
RV Camping
RV's and trailers will fit into most sites at East Creek Campground.
| Reservation Info | Reservations are not accepted. All sites are first come, first served. |
| Pavement Type for Parking | Gravel |
| Fire Information | Fires are permitted only in fireplaces provided. Gathering of dead and down wood is permitted. |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
Horse Camping
Each site has a 12'x12' metal pipe corral, a table and fireplace. At almost 7,000 feet, the day time temperatures are comfortable for horses all summer long.
| Fire Information | Fires are permitted only in fireplaces provided. Gathering of dead and down wood is permitted. |
| Water Availability | Drinking water and stock water. |
| Sleeping Shelter | None |
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