Waukell Creek Wildlife Area

Overview

The 28-acre Waukell Creek Wildlife Area is a long, narrow parcel of land situated on the east side of Highway 101, and was designated as a wildlife area by the Fish and Game Commission in 1993. The dominating feature is the willow- and cottonwood-lined Waukell Creek, which flows through the property from south to north, and enters the Klamath River a short distance north of the Wildlife Area boundary.

The area is of importance mainly for water- and riparian-associated wildlife, including waterfowl, waders, songbirds, and beavers. This riparian corridor also supports resident rainbow trout, and the occasional Roosevelt elk.

Location

Northern Region (Region 1)
Del Norte County

Waukell Creek Wildlife Area Map. See also: CDFW Lands Viewer

Directions

Approximately 65 miles north of Eureka, and 22 miles south of Crescent City

From Eureka head north on Highway 101. The Wildlife Area is located on the east side of the highway, just south of the Klamath River at its confluence with Waukell Creek.

Maps

Activities

  Wildlife Viewing
  Hunting: Waterfowl

Hunting:

Type C: does not require the purchase of a hunting pass for entry. Entry permits and/or passes or special drawing may be required for hunting on some Type C wildlife areas.

Facilities: None

Contact

Call the Northern Region Eureka office: (707) 445-6493

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Notice: You may not operate a drone on any CDFW-managed land without a Special Use Permit (PDF).

Wildlife Branch - Lands Program
Mailing: P.O. Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 94244-2090