Willow Creek
Willow Creek is a national forest horse camp in South Dakota.
- Type
- National forest horse camp
- Location
- South Dakota
- Coordinates
- 43.89699, -103.53718
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231843
About Willow Creek
This horse camp is nestled at the confluence of Willow Creek and Palmer Creek near the Black Elk Wilderness area of the Black Hills National Forest. From this campground, hikers and horseback riders can access a network of trails into the backcountry. The campground is within the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve. Recently renovated by Forest Service and our Partners, Backcountry Horsemen of America, Willow Creek Campground is a good choice for horse campers.Willow Creek (Horse Camp) ReservationsVisit Recreation.gov to make your campground reservation. Reserve Your CampsiteSouth Dakota Department of Agriculture Natural Resources - Weed Free Forage Producers InformationWyoming Weed Pest Council - Weed Free Forage Producers Information
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Custer State Park · 13 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 10 mi
- Low clearances
- 5 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 414 designated routes (436 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek Horse Camp | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Willow Creek Horse Camp | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Mount Rushmore KOA Resort at Palmer Gulch Resort | RV park | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Horsethief Lake Campground | National forest campground | 2.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Horse Thief Lake Campground | Private campground | 2.7 mi | $26 | — |
| Black Hills Trailside Park Resort | RV park | 2.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.