Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Fifteen miles west of Willits on Hwy 20, the forest offers day-use recreational activities,
including educational hiking trails and mountain-biking. You can also
camp here
.
Festivals & Events
Willits Frontier Days & Rodeo
RODEO
Dating from 1926, Willits has the oldest continuous rodeo in California, occurring in the
first week in July.
Sleeping
Some of the in-town motels - and there seems to be about a hundred of them - are dumps,
so absolutely check out the room before checking in. Ask about Skunk Train packages.
There are a couple crowded, loud RV parks on the edges of town for only the most desper-
ate campers.
Old West Inn
MOTEL
( 707-459-4201;
www.theoldwestinn.com
;
1221 S Main St; r $79; )
The facade looks like a mock up of an Old West main street and each room has a theme
from the 'Stable' to the 'Barber Shop.' The decor is simple and comfy with just enough
imagination to make it interesting. Besides that this is the cleanest, friendliest and most
highly recommended place in town.
Jackson Demonstration State Forest
CAMPGROUND
( 707-964-5674; campsites $15)
Campsites have barbecue pits and pit toilets, but no water. Get a permit from the on-site
host, or from a self-registration kiosk.
Baechtel Creek Inn & Spa
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
( 800-459-9911, 707-459-9063;
www.baechtelcreekinn.com
; 101 Gregory Lane; d incl breakfast
$119-159;
)
