Willow Creek Recreation Area

This place is beautiful, with lots of ducks and swan. They have a boat launch and dock. Lots of paddle boarding and kayaking. It’s great for a quick paddle around. Lots of room for parking.Great for an after work jaunt. Easy in and out access.

Sometimes Lake Natoma can be a bit busy even on a Friday. And with the Collegiate Rowing Tournament happening, that was the case. Always remember Willow Creek is another great drop in point for your kayak or paddleboard.

Limited parking for how big this park really is. It is deceiving when you first pull in as to just how expansive this place is when you start to walk on the trails that come off of the parking lot and meander all around and away from the parking lot in many directions. The lake is much larger in size than it also first appears to be. Don't sell this park short based on the only thing you really see initially which is a open but poorly laid out parking lot with gravel just beyond. This place has A LOT to offer to fishermen, kayakers, walkers, joggers, bicyclists, and more. Bathrooms are clean but there are only 2 for the whole place! Plenty of picnic tables and a ton of walking trails and bicycling paths to keep you busy and in great shape! Lake is able to be fished in, kayakers seem to really enjoy it as well.

We Always have a great time here paddle boarding and I love seeing the Swans🦢, 🪿🦆 🦌 and a lot of other wild life , Willow Creek is Awesome, it's guaranteed you'll have a great time.

I have mixed feelings about this place. There is a beautiful path right along the lake, but it is paralleled and sometimes intersects the bike trail. So there are people passing by and crossing next to you and above you. It's also a narrow strip with office buildings and industrial areas nearby. I really like it and I will go back, but it's not ideal.