Owl Creek Corral
The Owl Creek Corral is located at the Owl Creek Packer Camp Trailhead. It is available to reserve for up to seven days. The maximum capacity is 12 head of stock. Metal hay bunks are provided as well as a metal water trough.
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Site mix
| Equestrian | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| Owl Creek Corral | Back-in | Gravel |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Fees | Owl Creek Corral is available for $20 a night for a maximum stay of seven consecutive nights. |
The main corral is 65 ft. x 65 ft. It is a 5-railed, steel pipe corral with metal hay bunks as well as a metal water trough. There is a smaller area located behind the main corral measuring 42 ft. x 20 ft. where you could separate stock or keep hay.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Forest | Flathead National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations can be made online at www.recreation.gov |
| Fees | $20.00 per night, reservations online |
| Rules | 12 head of stock limit. |
Weather by month
Getting there
Owl Creek Corral is located at the Owl Creek Packer Camp, about 4 miles off Montana State Highway 83 in the Swan Valley. From Highway 83 turn east onto Holland Lake Road #44 near mile marker 35. After 2.5 miles, turn right on Owl Loop Road #9558. Go about 0.5 miles and turn right on Road #10121 to Owl Creek Packer Camp.
| Nearest town | Bigfork, Montana |
| Coordinates | 47.4396° N, 113.6092° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx D6 Horseshoe West Unit 37
23 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx D6 Horseshoe West Unit 20
24 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx D6 Horseshoe West Unit 23
25 mi from the campground
- PrescribedGlade Creek Piles Rx
34 mi from the campground · 1 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 32.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Bretz RV & Marine ↗ | 41.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Backcountry Racks ↗ | 42.3 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
A general store is located about 20 minutes away (9 miles), in the town of Condon.
- 6.2 miRiver Point Picnic Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miHolland Lake ↗6.3 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 0.5 miHolland Lake Nature Trail0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.9 miHolland Falls NRT ↗1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
- 1 miE. Holland Lake Connect2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.6 miEast Foothill ↗7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile
- 1.7 miHolland Lookout3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.1 miOwl Creek Packer Camp Trailhead ↗Flathead National Forest
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
This campground sits inside Lolo National Forest.
- inLolo National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,625,457 acres
- 3.9 miBob Marshall Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 1,062,694 acres
- 5.4 miFlathead National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,651,693 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Laird's Lodge Historic DistrictHistoric district · Seeley Lake · 5.6 mi
Natural features
The corral is located in the Swan Valley, just south of Holland Lake at an elevation of 4,200 feet. The corral backs up to a stand of mixed conifers, including lodgepole pine and Douglas fir trees.
Recreation
Visitors to the area enjoy hiking and horseback riding on a variety of trails, some of which lead into the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area. The corral is approximately a half-mile from Holland Lake, which offers swimming, boating, and fishing opportunities.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Owl Creek Corral?
Sites at Owl Creek Corral are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations can be made online at www.recreation.gov Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Owl Creek Corral?
Owl Creek Corral is available for $20 a night for a maximum stay of seven consecutive nights.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Owl Creek Corral?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Owl Creek Corral have?
1 site, including 1 equestrian site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Owl Creek Corral?
Owl Creek Corral is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Owl Creek Corral?
Yes, pets are allowed at Owl Creek Corral. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Owl Creek Corral?
Visitors to the area enjoy hiking and horseback riding on a variety of trails, some of which lead into the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Owl Creek Corral?
Bigfork, Montana. A general store is located about 20 minutes away (9 miles), in the town of Condon.
Source: Getting there
What if Owl Creek Corral is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Holland Lake Campground (0.9 mi, partly first-come), Lindbergh Lake Campground (5.7 mi, first-come), and Rainy Lake Campground (7.2 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby