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Willow Creek Transfer Camp

πŸ“Œ Pine Area πŸ“ 43.626051,-115.134436 β›° 5,087 ft
Willow Creek Transfer Camp
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Willow Creek Transfer Camp is located on Willow Creek to provide access to Trail #018. The Camp is on fairly flat land with 4 campsites, corrals, feed bunks, stock water and loading chutes. The surrounding mountains are forested with several trails nearby.

Amenities

Campsites
There are 4 sites for camping, each with a picnic table and fire pit with attached grill. The road and driveways are gravel. The corrals are together near the feed bunks which are near the loading chutes.
Water
No drinking water.
Restroom
There is a vault style outhouse which was clean and well stocked when we visited.
Electricity
No.
Firewood
You will need to provide your own firewood.
Pets
Are allowed but must be kept on a leash.
Picnic Area
No.
Handicap Access
The outhouse is handicap accessible. The camping sites are rather level and smooth when compared to the average campground.
RV Dump Site
I don't know of an RV dump station closer than Mountain Home to the west and south. If you are going out to the east there is an RV dump station at Big Smokey Guard Station.
Host On-Site
No.
Phone Service
There is no phone service at the Willow Creek Transfer Camp. There is an emergency phone available at the forest service location down the Boise River a short way.
Garbage Services
No.

Recreation

Fishing
There is no local fishing however one could hike into Grouse Lakes from here. Or drive back to the South Fork of the Boise River for trout and white fish. Check the regulations for seasons and limits.
Boating
No.
Swimming
No.
Recreation
The recreation here would be camping and hiking or riding the trails.
Wildlife
Deer, elk, black bear and wolves live here. You could also see fox, squirrels and other small mammals. Mountain birds abound in this forest. I saw quite a number of robins, too. Use caution with your food and garbage storage to avoid trouble with any nearby bears.

Fees & Reservations

Fee Schedule
Camping at Willow Creek Transfer Camp is on a donation basis, with no set fee.
Reservations
There is no reservation system for the transfer camp.
Fees & Res.
There is no reservation system for the transfer camp. Camping at Willow Creek Transfer Camp is on a donation basis, with no set fee.

Getting There

From Boise, Idaho follow this GoogleMap. From Twin Falls, Idaho use this GoogleMap.

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This information is accurate as of the date of the review.