Willow Creek Campground
Open year-round depending on weather and road conditions. The campground is actively managed from Memorial Day through Labor Day. First-come, first-served with no fees. No potable water available; campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash.
Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 7:15AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Flathead, Granite, Lake, Lincoln, Madison, Mineral, Ravalli, Sanders, Silver Bow, and Missoula counties in effect until 9AM on 08/07/2026 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedance of the 24 hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near future. Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke As of 7AM on 08/06/2026, particulate levels in Frenchtown, Hamilton and Libby are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 7AM on 08/06/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Butte, Columbia Falls, Cut Bank, Dillon, Great Falls, Helena, Lewistown, Missoula, Sleeping Giant and Thompson Falls are Moderate. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
About
Willow Creek Campground is a small, rustic campground tucked into the Kootenai National Forest in Sanders County, Montana. Located approximately 19 miles northeast of Trout Creek on NFS Road #54, the campground provides a quiet backcountry experience along Willow Creek. The six sites are spread along gravel roads and parking spurs, each equipped with tent pads, picnic tables, and fire rings. This is a pack-in, pack-out campground with no fees and no reservations. Vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water on site, so campers must bring their own supply. Despite its primitive nature, the campground can accommodate larger rigs with parking spurs suitable for RVs up to 40 feet. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash. The campground is officially managed from Memorial Day through Labor Day, though it remains accessible year-round depending on weather and road conditions. Food storage requirements are in effect throughout the Kootenai National Forest.
Directions
Approximately 19 miles northeast of Trout Creek on NFS Road #54.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 827-3533 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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