Willow Creek Horse Camp
Hill City, South Dakota · 4,980 ft · In Black Hills National Forest
Photos: USFS
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 4,980 ft (1,518 m)4,980 ft1,518 m
Sites9
Willow Creek Horse Camp lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
- Drinking water
- Toilets
- Trash / dumpster
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About
Overview
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.
All campsites 1-9 are horse sites with corrals.
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Cell service
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- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Willow Creek Horse Camp: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueCloudy, 1% chance of rain47°36°
- WedRain Showers Likely, 60% chance of rain51°40°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 8% chance of rain53°29°
- FriSunny62°46°
- SatSunny75°48°
Nearby camping
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Mount Rushmore KOA Resort at Palmer Gulch Resort
RV Park · 0.1 mi · Hill City
Willow Creek
Public Land · 0.4 mi · Hill City
RV park
RV Park · 2.5 mi · Hill City
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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