Indian Creek, South Fork
Happy Camp, California
| Address: | 129 S Fork Rd, Happy Camp, CA 96039, USA |
| GPS: |
41°52'44.1"N 123°25'57.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
Swim
A popular whitewater creek, Indian Creek also offers some excellent swimming holes. The water swirls in several spots creating a Jacuzzi-like experience. One of the popular swimming spots is right after a bridge found along FR 17N32. This area includes some of the Jacuzzi waters and is calm enough that anyone can swim in the area. Hike around and swimmers might find a new spot to lay out in the sun or jump into the water from.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
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Directions
From Happy Camp, California
- Head north on Grayback Rd/Indian Creek Rd toward 3rd AveParts of this road may be closed at certain times or days(7.8 mi)
- Turn left onto Forest Rte 17N32/S Fork RdDestination will be on the right(0.4 mi)
To get here from The Eddy, continue north on Grayback Rd.(may be known also as Indian Creek Rd.) about 5 more miles then turn west (left) on South Fork Rd then keep left at the fork to stay on South Fork Rd. (FR 17N32). You will shortly come to a bridge over the South Fork Indian Creek. The Jacuzzi place is here at this bridge.
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