About Willow Creek Campground (Mountain Home)
The Willow Creek Campground****is located along the Middle Fork of the Boise River Forest Service (FS) road 268 and the north end of the Arrowrock Reservior. There are 9 campsites at the campground. A stay at the campground enables guests to enjoy all the beauty and recreation offered along the river and reservoir. Weather is usually good from mid-May through late September and is easily accessible by car in good weather, although the road is sometimes rough and the drive can be seemingly long. Checking with the district on road conditions before heading out is recommended. **Natural Features:** Wildlife watchers may want to look for deer and elk. Waterfowl, eagles and osprey are attracted to the river. **Recreation:** There are several trails in the area including trail 189 beginning near Cottonwood Campground, leading to Bald Mountain Peak. The Middle Fork Boise River and Arrowrock…
- Managed by: USFS - Boise National Forest
- Where: 13 mi east of Robie Creek, ID · 43.64447, -115.75349
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek Cg | ATV road | at camp | 0.3 mi |
| 268C Loop | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 0.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Water fill-up: 0 mi
Propane: 11.3 mi
Camps nearby
- Badger Creek Campground 2.4 mi
- Cottonwood Campground 3.6 mi
- Bald Mountain Campground 7.3 mi
- Troutdale Campground 8 mi
- Bender Creek Trailhead 9.8 mi
- Ninemeyer Campground 11.9 mi