Willow Creek
Its 6 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Willow Creek is a National Forest campground near Trout Creek, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
- 40 ft
- Max RV length
- Gravel
- Access road
Willow Creek sits inside Kootenai National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 6
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Access road
- Gravel
- Elevation
- 4,200 ft
47.8712, -115.3095 in Sanders. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Willow Creek is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day , at 4,200 ft.
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Willow Creek?
No. Willow Creek is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Willow Creek?
Camping at Willow Creek is free.
How many campsites does Willow Creek have?
Willow Creek has 6 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Willow Creek?
No. Willow Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Willow Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at Willow Creek.
When is Willow Creek open?
Willow Creek is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Who manages Willow Creek?
Willow Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Willow Creek
- Sites
- 5
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
More campgrounds: camping near Trout Creek and campgrounds in Sanders.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- fs.usda.gov (sites.total, maxRvLengthFt, petsAllowed, fee, toilets, water, fireRings, accessRoad, season), accessed 2026-09-30