Willow Creek
Hill City, South Dakota · 5,020 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
2 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,020 ft (1,530 m)5,020 ft1,530 m
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About
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
Fees: Overnight Use:
From USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Willow Creek: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueCloudy, 1% chance of rain46°35°
- WedRain And Snow Showers Likely, 61% chance of rain47°40°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 8% chance of rain49°29°
- FriSunny57°46°
- SatSunny70°47°
Nearby camping
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Willow Creek Horse Camp
Public Land · 0.4 mi · Hill City
Mount Rushmore KOA Resort at Palmer Gulch Resort
RV Park · 0.6 mi · Hill City
Horsethief Lake Campground
Public Land · 2.6 mi · Keystone
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
Data from USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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