Campsite 1

Campsite 2

Campsite 3

Site 4 Overview

Site 4 corral

Campsite 4

Site 5 Overview

Campsite 5

Site 5 view with corral

Campsite 6

Campsite 7

Overview of site

Horse corral

Accessible Firepit

Site 9 Corral

Site 9

Overview of Site

Two horse trough are located at this facility

Recreation Site Sign

Manure Disposal Area

Information Sign

Trailhead

Access to the trail system from the campsites and trailhead parking area

Horse Trough

Toilet

Bridge Crossing

Trash Recycling

Trailhead Parking Area

Willow Creek Horse Camp

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hikers and horseback riders can access the trailhead for the Willow Creek Loop, which provides scenic views of the Black Elk Wilderness. There is also easy access to the Lost Cabin Trail, which offers many views of Black Elk Peak on its descent.    
Willow Creek Horse Camp provides a good starting point for a day-long hike or horseback ride to Black Elk Peak and Harney Lookout Tower. Both the Willow Creek Loop and the Lost Cabin Trail connect with the Black Elk Peak Trail.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Each site has a picnic table and campfire ring. Corrals are provided for horses in sites 4 through 9.  Each corral accomodates up to 6 horses.  A horse waste container is located in the campground and we request that campers remove horse waste from the corrals on departure.<br>Camping without horses?  You may reserve sites 1 through 3 which do not allow horses or choose a site that does accomodate horses.  We request that you look at a non-horse site, if available, to accomodate campers with horses.   Vault toilets are available.  Drinking Water may NOT be available!</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The Black Hills in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming feature a varied landscape of rugged rock formations, canyons and gulches, open grassland  parks, tumbling streams and deep blue lakes. The Black Elk Wilderness is its only wilderness area, and it sits in the center of Norbeck Wildlife Preserve.  <br>Norbeck is home to a variety of wildlife, including elk, deer, bighorn sheep and mountain goats. Its most prominent landmark is Black Elk Peak, which, at 7,242 feet, is the highest <br>point in the country east of the Rockies.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (605) 574-4402.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Named for South Dakota's former governor and U.S. Senator, the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway offers 70 miles of outstanding sights including Mount Rushmore, which is 
only 6 miles from the camp, The Needles Highway, Iron Mountain Road and Custer State Park. The Norbeck Overlook provides views of Black Elk Peak and Mount Rushmore.<h2>Charges &amp; Cancellations</h2>
<p>No refunds will be given for weather or related events.</p>

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.

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