The small town of Elk Creek is perfect place to live and visit in thanks to its quaintness and natural simplicity. Visitors to this area will discover charming Elk Creek lodging options. Select a beautiful Elk Creek inn or a charming Elk Creek bed and breakfast. As part of your memorable stay in the area, you can choose from such activities as touring through one of Elk Creek's scenic routes where coastal redwoods are abundant--Avenue of the Giants. Enjoy picnicking and strolling through
Elk Creek's pleasant parks. Bird lovers would surely enjoy Humboldt Lagoons State Park where more than a hundred bird species could be sighted on all of the area's thousand acre marshland. Other activities to be enjoyed include boating, camping, and fishing. Meanwhile, the Richardson Grove State Park, the Humboldt Redwoods State Park, Fort Humboldt State Historic Park, Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park, Van Duzen County Park, and Patricks Point State Park offer swimming, nature trails, campfire programs, rafting, food concessions, and picnic areas. Explore nature via the Rockefeller Forest. If you want to know more of Elk Creek's history, visit the Carson Mansion and learn more about its grand Victorian architecture. Fern Cottage, a farm house built in 1866, features a picturesque farm scene that it has been included in the National Register of Historic Places. Elk Creek is definitely a destination worth seeing and experiencing. After a day filled with interesting tours, sightseeing, and outdoor activities, don't forget to experience the delicious local cuisine on your way back to your cozy Elk Creek bed and breakfast or Elk Creek inn.
