Willow Creek Campground
Currently closed due to snow. The campground typically opens mid-May and remains open through mid-October, weather permitting. First-come, first-served with no reservations required.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 18 at 5:21PM MDT until September 18 at 8:15PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
FFWBOI The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Wapiti Burn Area in... Northeastern Boise County in southwestern Idaho... * Until 815 PM MDT. * At 521 PM MDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Wapiti Burn Area. The expected rainfall rate is 0.25 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Wapiti Burn Area. SOURCE...Emergency management reported debris on Idaho State Highway 21 between mileposts 103 and 105. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Wapiti Burn Area. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Warm Springs Guard Station.
Flash Flood Watch issued September 18 at 10:50AM MDT until September 19 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the Wapiti, Crooked, Buckhorn burn scar areas. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho, including the following areas, in south central Idaho, Western Magic Valley. In southwest Idaho, Boise Mountains, Camas Prairie, Lower Treasure Valley, Upper Treasure Valley and West Central Mountains. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Wapiti, Crooked, Buckhorn burn scar is expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Wapiti, Crooked, Buckhorn burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding or debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Idaho City, Fairfield, Lowman, Horseshoe Bend, Pine, Prairie, Atlanta, Anderson Dam, Corral, Centerville, Pioneerville, Garden Valley, Banks, Gardena, Crouch, Placerville, Trinity Lakes, Rocky Bar, Dutch Creek Guard Station and Featherville. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
About
Willow Creek Campground offers a quiet, no-fee camping experience in the heart of Boise National Forest along the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway. The campground features four campsites, each accommodating up to six people, nestled in a partially shaded area near the confluence of the Crooked River and Willow Creek. Every site is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring, and vault toilets are available on-site. The campground is a favorite among anglers seeking rainbow trout in the Crooked River and Willow Creek. Beyond fishing, visitors can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, OHV/ATV riding, and wildlife viewing. The scenic byway provides excellent opportunities for leisurely drives through the ponderosa pine forest. During winter months, the area becomes inaccessible by vehicle but attracts backcountry skiers and snowmobilers. Campers should bring their own drinking water as no potable water is available. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations required.
Directions
From Idaho City, travel 18 miles northeast on State Highway 21. Turn right on Forest Service Road 384 and travel approximately 5.7 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Willow Creek Campground (Idaho City) |
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