History

Indian Creek Park has been a public recreation area for many years. Previous to the County's ownership of the property, the State of California had jurisdiction of the property and classified it as a "State Reserve"; under State ownership, little or no development took place. Prior to the State's ownership, there had been a log cabin and small shed on the property.

In 1973, the County of Mendocino traded land at Westport-Union Landing to the State for the Indian Creek property. Since the County's acquisition, developments have included paving of the entrance road and parking lot (1975), installation of restrooms and a water system (1976), creation of a nature trail (1981), and establishment of a campground and access road (1987) and caretaker's living area (1987). Most of this development was accomplished with State Park Bond funds; however, the campground was developed with County General Funds.

Park Location:

Indian Creek Park is located one-half mile southeast of Philo on Highway 128 (8950 CA-128, Philo, CA 95466). It is beautifully situated in a grove of large old-growth on the south bank of Indian Creek, near its junction with the Navarro River.

Features and Facilities