Dispersed Camping
Boise National Forest Willow Creek Campground (Mountain Home)
About
National Forest
Overview: 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. Check the Idaho City Ranger District Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) for trails in the area that are open to hikers, equestrians, mountain bikers and off-road vehicles. Click here for an Idaho OHV safety message. The Middle Fork Boise River and Arrowrock Reservoir offer excellent trout fishing and good swimming holes. Big game hunting is a popular activity in season.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
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Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Love this place but...
Trash...trash... trash... trash everywhere. I wanted to cry. Cleaned up what I could take back with me, but there was just so much I couldn't take it all. There's just a big stack of garbage by the bathrooms. Beautiful views, wildlife, trails, but humans have to ruin it of course.
Worth the Drive!
Road to get to Willow Creek was a little rough, about 15 miles on a bumpy dirt road. The camp ground was great. No reservation, first come, no fee. Had a bathroom for the entire campground (maybe 9 spots), picnic table, fire pit with grill, small steel table. There was a water pump but it was locked. Great views, clear water, good fishing! If you’re willing to make the drive this is a great spot.
Excellent campground
This campground is accessible by a long dirt/gravel road, with drop offs on one side to the reservoir. Just be prepared for that and drive safely / don't be jn a hurry.
Beautiful location close to Boise, river is claiming and relaxing. A few places to walk around and explore. No reservations, first come first serve location.
Location
Boise National Forest Willow Creek Campground (Mountain Home) is located in Idaho
Directions
From Boise, Idaho, travel along State Highway 21 north to the turnoff to Arrowrock Reservoir. Proceed along Forest Service (FS) road 268 also called Middle Fork Boise River Road, east past the Arrowrock Dam and the Cottonwood Campground approximately 22 miles to the Willow Creek Campground. The FS road 268 is very narrow and may be rough. Use caution when driving to your site.
Coordinates
43.64446013 N
115.75348018 W