Willow Flat Campground
Willow Flat is a popular campground, located on the banks of the Cub River, in southeastern Idaho. It sits in a pretty valley, surrounded by scenic mountain views, at an elevation of 6,300 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing the river and exploring numerous forested trails.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 43 |
| Group sites | 6 |
| Tent-only | 5 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 75 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
54 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 004 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 005 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 008 | Standard | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 011 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 012 | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 75 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 034, 035, 045, 048 are listed accessible |
This large campground contains six group campsites than can accommodate 24 to 100 people. Numerous single-family campsites are available at the campground as well. Some single and group sites have picnic shelters. A few single sites must be accessed via footbridges over the river from the parking spur. Amenities available at the campground include vault toilets and drinking water. An amphitheater with bleacher seating and a cement platform is located at group site G03. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May |
| Forest | Caribou-Targhee National Forest |
| Booking | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov |
| Fees | For current fees, please go to Recreation.gov |
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Getting there
From Preston, Idaho, head south on U.S. Highway 91 for approximately 3 miles. Turn east on the Cub River Road (Forest Road 406) and travel 3 miles past the Cache National Forest boundary to the intersection of Forest Road 406 and Forest Road 407. Bear right at the intersection, staying on Forest Road 406, and travel over a mile to the campground.
| Nearest town | Duck Creek, Idaho |
| Coordinates | 42.1394° N, 111.6253° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Beaver Mountain Rental Shop ↗ | 12.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 13.8 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 20.3 mi |
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Worth a stop
- 5.1 miParis Peak Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miCub River Trail ↗4.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.3 miWillow Flat2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miWillow Flat Alt0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.9 miShoshone Indian Trail3.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.7 miSlate Rock1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 1.8 miBloomington /Highline ↗0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more · national_recreation_or_other
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge begins about 12.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 12.9 miBear Lake National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 18,273 acres
- 13.2 miMount Naomi Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 44,572 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
A mixed forest of pines, spruce and hardwoods provides partial shade and beautiful scenery. The banks of the Cub River are lined with dense stands of willow, a favorite food of local moose. Deer and elk are often seen in the area as well.
Recreation
The Cub River provides great fishing for wild cutthroat and hatchery rainbow trout. Numerous trails begin within the campground, including a 1/2-mile nature trail to Sam Parkinson Spring. The multi-use Cub River Trail also begins at the campground, offering great hiking, mountain and dirt biking, as well as off-road vehicle and horseback riding. The trail accesses the Highline Trail, the North Fork of St. Charles Creek and the Cub River Guard Station.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Willow Flat Campground?
Sites at Willow Flat Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Willow Flat Campground?
For current fees, please go to Recreation.gov
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Willow Flat Campground?
Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Willow Flat Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Willow Flat Campground have?
54 sites, including 43 standard sites without power, 6 group sites, and 5 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Willow Flat Campground?
The longest site here provides 75 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Willow Flat Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Willow Flat Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Willow Flat Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Willow Flat Campground?
Sites 034, 035, 045, and 048 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Willow Flat Campground?
The Cub River provides great fishing for wild cutthroat and hatchery rainbow trout. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Willow Flat Campground?
Duck Creek, Idaho.
Source: Getting there
What if Willow Flat Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Albert Moser (3.6 mi), North Fork Campground - St. Charles Canyon (5.6 mi), and Cloverleaf Campground (5.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby