Willow Creek Campground
Closed — Closed for winter. Forest Road 268 is typically impassable due to snow from late fall through spring. The road and campground usually become accessible in late spring or early summer depending on snowmelt.
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
Atlanta Area Roads 268M & 268MX1 Closure
The purpose of this order is to protect public health, safety and natural resources along two short roadways associated with the community of Atlanta's transfer station.
Granite Creek Seasonal Road Closure for Snowmobile Grooming
National Forest System Road 327 (also known as Granite Creek-Rabbit Creek Road) is closed to wheeled motorized vehicles beginning near its junction with Hwy. 21 and ending at the North Fork Boise River bridge near Deer Park.
Lava Fire Road Closure
Updated closure of National Forest System Road 625, and portions of NFSRs 653 and 624 due to safety hazards resulting from the 2024 Lava Fire. These routes are closed to motorized and mechanized travel, but open to foot and livestock use.
Public Safety Occupancy and Use on all Boise National Forest Lands
This Order applies to all National Forest System lands and roads within the Boise National Forest for purposes of public health and safety.
Flat Fire GNA Salvage Road and Trail Closure
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety during timber operations near the Flat Fire burn area. These will be in effect from June 20 through December 31, 2025.
Lowman Ranger District Dispersed Camping Area Closure
The purpose of this Order is to protect undeveloped campsites along portions of Highway 21 and National Forest System Roads 582 and 524 from overuse and to let highly impacted areas to recover.
William Pogue and Roaring River Trail Closure Order
Portions of the William Pogue and Roaring River Trails are closed.
South Fork Salmon Road Closure
This order prohibits motor vehicles on the South Fork Salmon River Road having more than 10,000 lbs on the steering axle and tire width less than nine inches, or more than 300 lbs per inch of tire on all axles, from March 15th through June 1st annually.
Rainbow Basin Occupancy and Use
The purpose of this Order is to protect natural resources values and public health and safety within Rainbow Basin.
Grimes Creek Area Closure
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety and natural resources.
Occupancy and Use
Details camping stay restrictions for more than 14 days during any 30-day period throughout the year.
Wilson Creek Trail System Temporary Closure to Motor Vehicle Use
The purpose of this Order is to protect big game during critical life stages.
About
Willow Creek Campground is a primitive campground located approximately 40 miles from Boise along Forest Road 268 in the Boise National Forest. Situated at 3,280 feet elevation on the Middle Fork of the Boise River near the north end of Arrowrock Reservoir, the campground offers a secluded setting surrounded by mature ponderosa pine forest with sagebrush hillsides in the distance. The campground consists of 9 campsites, with 4 conventional pull-in sites and 5 sites with shared parking areas. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and barbecue stand. Site 7 is set apart from other campers but closer to the road and river. The campground features vault toilets and is ADA accessible, but campers must bring their own water as no potable water is available. This is a pack-in, pack-out facility with no trash service or dump station. The Middle Fork of the Boise River provides excellent rainbow trout fishing opportunities right from the campground. The area is popular for wildlife watching, with deer and elk commonly seen, and wild horses occasionally spotted on nearby hillsides. Access is via Highway 21 and Forest Road 268, a slow, winding gravel road that takes approximately an hour to traverse from the highway. The remote location offers a peaceful camping experience far enough from the main road to ensure a quiet stay.
Directions
From Boise, travel north on Highway 21 for approximately 18 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road 268 (Arrowrock/Spring Shores Road) and travel approximately 22 miles. This is a slow, winding, mostly gravel road that takes about an hour to drive from Highway 21.
Nearby Campgrounds
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 | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 587-7961 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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