Hoopa, California, is home to the Hoopa Valley Tribe, which is the largest Indian reservation in California. The ancient Hoopa villages in the area date back 10,000 years, according to Klamath River Lodge online. Local attractions include the Hoopa Tribal Museum and the Klamath River. Recreation and wildlife along the Klamath River draw visitors to the Hoopa area. Cottages and motels offer visitors convenient locations to enjoy the Hoopa area, many with river access.
The Hupa Tribe had remained mostly culturally intact by the end of the gold rush. They existed on acorns, salmon, deer and berries until gold was discovered in California in 1849. The tribe remained separated from most of America's influences until the 1900s. A Peace and Friendship Treaty was negotiated with the United States in 1964 and in 1909 President Theodore Roosevelt handed down a proclamation that wasn't approved until 1923. Further confirmation of the ownership of the Hupa Tribe of the Hoopa Valley Reservation came on October 31, 1988, when President Ronald Reagan signed the Public Law 100-580, the Hupa/Yurok Settlement Act, according to Hoopa NSN online. The ceremonies and traditions of the Hupa People continue today.
The Klamath River Lodge is only 22 miles from Hoopa. Located within Orleans, California, the Klamath Lodge features a swimming pool, a pool house with a grill and views of the Klamath River. The lodge offers three secluded fishing cabins as well as an apartment-sized suite. All cooking and eating utensils are furnished by the lodge. Recreational activities include fishing, swimming, hiking and rafting. Local attractions include the Hoopa Tribal Museum.
The Coho Cottages within Willow Creek, are located only 13 miles from Hoopa. The cottages offer a rural setting and a country ambiance with modern conveniences and cottage choices. Accommodation choices include cottages with a large, claw-foot bathtub or an Asian-inspired vessel vanity sink. All cottages include flat-screen televisions with DVD players. Locust trees provide the setting for the cottages, which have a view of the Trinity River. Local activities include swimming, golf and enjoying a leisurely stroll through a farmer's market.
The Bigfoot Motel is located within Willow Creek, only 13 miles from Hoopa. Local recreations include golf at the Bigfoot Golf Course, located less than two miles from the motel. Veterans Park and Camp Kimtu are within walking distance from the motel. The parks include picnic tables, swings and baseball diamonds. Guests can access the banks of Trinity River through the parks. The motel features a pool, refrigerators and fax service. Local attractions include the Willow Creek-China Flat Museum.
