A Perfect Stay

Indian Creek Lodge is owned by a group of California based families who love the outdoors and the lodge. Many of the staff have been working at the lodge for over 10 years. There is a passion for it’s guests and the property that can be hard to find elsewhere. Many of our guests return every year to vacation, go fishing, explore the outdoors, or to enjoy their family in the area. There is so much to see and the lodge is so relaxing, it is normal occurrence for our first time guests to extend their stays and become part of the Indian Creek Lodge family.

From the first phone call you’ll notice a difference. We truly care about our guests, their experience, and we are delighted to see our guests year after year. Indian Creek Lodge can best be described as a gem and we hope you’ll make time to come and stay with us.

Each lodge room, suite, and kitchenette is spectacularly clean, well stocked, and we have an amazingly friendly staff. There are gorgeously quiet places to sip a glass of wine, beautiful river views, cozy outdoor fireplaces, games and places to chat, high speed internet to be in touch with your friends, and most of all the stunning beauty of the Trinity River and mountains in backyard.

  • Clean & Comfortable rooms

    After your day of enjoying the Trinity region, you’ll find our comfortable and clean rooms the perfect place for relaxation and rest.

  • Well stocked kitchenettes

    The lodge also has a number of well appointed rooms with kitchenettes stocked with all the necessities of preparing a meal during your stay.

  • History of Hospitality

    Indian Creek Lodge will be celebrating its 66th anniversary of providing a home away from home for many travelers, including the beloved Bing Crosby.

  • Event venues

    Plenty of space exists for hosting meetings, weddings, conferences, and other group events at Indian Creek Lodge.

Upcoming events

View some of the upcoming events in and around Indian Creek Lodge.

On the Banks of the Trinity 

The Trinity begins in the rugged Trinity Alps and sleeps in two reservoirs before leaving Lewiston Dam and free flowing for hundreds of miles. Legendary for its salmon, steelhead, and trophy brown trout, the river’s fishing water is easily accessed from the lodge and anglers can be casting at sunrise.

Although brown trout are not native, they were heavily stocked until the late 1970s. Today, a self-sustaining population remains in the upper river. Spring-run salmon begin to enter the river in May and provide trophy fishing through November. And the beloved steelhead soon follow bringing a catchable population of both native and hatchery steelhead beginning in October. Anglers have great success for steelhead until the end of February when the Trinity River begins quieting before trout season begins.

The natural beauty has been one of the most popular sights for visitors to the north coast. Scenic Highway 299 makes easy access to many points of interest. Rafts, canoes and kayaks frequent the rapids in the springtime, and tubers enjoy summertime flows.

Adventure is waiting for you.

Nearby Weaverville is the gateway to the 517,000-acre Trinity Alps Wilderness Area, the second largest designated wilderness in California. This vast primitive area is laced with trails, rivers, forests, and peaks, where you could literally hike for months without exhausting all the possible trails. Most of the major trailheads into the Alps are within an hour’s drive of the Lodge, leading you to spectacular hiking, backpacking, and stock packing without the crowds of the Sierra Nevada. Most of the mountain streams of the Alps feed the Trinity River, while some flow northward into the Klamath River watershed.

Trails into the Trinity Alps also offer day hikes with a variety of topography, wildlife and scenery. The Rush Creek, Canyon Creek, Stuarts Fork, and Swift Creek trails put you into pristine wilderness within easy walking distance of the trailheads. The Weaverville Basin Trail System is even more accessible, providing pleasant, scenic hiking and biking right from Weaverville.

Please call the Weaverville Ranger Station at (530) 623-2121 to ensure the wilderness you’re interested in exploring is open to the public.

Rafting

The Trinity River is designated a National Wild & Scenic River for a very good reason--the river and the surrounding scenery are absolutely spectacular.  Experiencing the Trinity up close and personal in a raft or kayak is the best way, and the waters vary from Class I and II for casual drifting and gentle rapids to Class IV and V extreme challenges for the daredevil experts.  The Upper Trinity, where we are located, is all Class I and II and just right for family outings and those who want a few "quick spots" but nothing requiring advanced skills.  The Lodge does not rent rafts or kayaks, but we can match you up with an experienced, trustworthy outfitter for either "paddle your own" or guided trips.  Our own private launch area in the "backyard" makes the logistics of an outing on the river especially easy--either start or end your day on the river at the Lodge. 

The white water rafting/kayaking on the Trinity begins at the mouth of the North Fork which is about 20 miles downstream from the Lodge.  The stretch from the North Fork to Big Bar includes five or six Class III, as well as some easy drifting sections.  Both guided and self-guided trips are available.  Burnt Ranch Gorge, beginning at Cedar Flat & ending at the Hawkins Bar river access is Class IV and V-- for experts only.

Check out the California Whitewater Guide to Rafting and Kayaking for Trinity River routes, access points and classes. 

Whatever your skill level, we can match you up with the right outfitter or guide. For more information just give us a call at 530-623-6294.

Performing Arts

A stroll through the 1850's downtown area of Weaverville reveals a thriving arts community. Many small shops and galleries present lots of gift and souvenir choices. In the performing arts, you may be surprised by the quality of talent in productions at the Trinity Alps Performing Arts Center and Mama Llama Coffee Shop. The Trinity Players, a quality community theater group, presents a wide range of productions at the Performing Arts Center.  Tangle Blue Saloon frequently hosts local musicians on open-mic night, as well as an array of acts from throughout northern California.

 

The Trinity Alps Chamber Music Festival gathers world class, classically trained musicians from around the globe to perform in Trinity County's finest venues. Seasonal productions range from family friendly fan favorite "Peter and the Wolf", to the surreal sounds of Messiaen's "Quartet for the End of Time", with a healthy dose of classics in between.

If you're looking for a suggestion please feel free to call us at 530-623-6294.

Golf

Trinity Alps Golf Course is a 9-hole course laid out on a long hogback, covering about 40 acres with gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains. Completely restored and renovated over the last few years, this is a short, challenging course for the serious golfer or the casual duffer. Presently the course is being operated by the Trinity Alps Golf Association, a non-profit group of enthusiastic volunteers--stop by, enjoy a round and the camaraderie, and see what small town community spirit can accomplish. The association has also re-opened the Golf Course Restaurant, a favorite among Trinity locals.

Museums & Galleries

Trinity County is full of history, art and fascinating people. Take time out to explore some of our history and culture that helped shaped Northern California. Constructed in 1874 by Chinese gold miners, the Joss House is the oldest Taoist temple in California. The Jake Jackson museum features prime relics of gold rush-era California, including the only functional steam-powered stamp mill on the West Coast. The Highland Art Center holds twelve monthly art shows each year, including two juried shows featuring the fine works of our mountain artist community. Check out the links below or ask us to suggest some of the more interesting side routes you can take in your exploration of our area.

Wineries

Alpen Cellars is situated in a picturesque mountain valley at the foot of towering craggy peaks in the rugged Trinity Lake region of Trinity County, California. The ranch has many unique features such as being California’s only winery operating off the power grid. As the closest power utility to the winery is 10 miles away. We have our own hydroelectric plant that runs the winery.

One Maple Winery, established in 1998, was originally a mere dream and hobby for Ernie and Kristel Bell, evolving into a full-time family affair with the opening of Trinity County's newest winery and tasting room in July, 2006.

Trinity County Brewing Company (TCBC) is a new 7-barrel brewery and pub located in Weaverville, California, with a focus on pioneering high quality, full flavored craft beer and simple, locally sourced, enjoyable food to be served in a friendly, community focused, “campground” atmosphere at our Trinity County Brewing Company Public House.

Recent Reviews

  • We just stayed here and you talk about the most nice relaxing place. They have everything we needed and more. The rooms are up to date and very clean the grounds are like something out of a movie. The property backs up to the trinity river. Fishing man’s dream.

    Leslie Lone, Facebook

  • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities. A great little oasis! Enjoyed the location, low key vibe with easy access to the river as well as a pool on site. room was comfortable with small fridge, microwave, and keurig for coffee.

    10/10 Sarah, July 2024

  • Beautiful property and dog friendly. This is my first time visiting Trinity County. When I got out of my car in the parking lot, the staff came out to greet me and get me and my dog checked in. She had a basket of supplies including boels, a towel, some biscuits and poop bags. I was given a full tour of the property. My room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. My pup loved walking down to the stream and watching the geese. I will definitely be returning!

    10/10 Melissa , July 15, 2024