Owl Creek Corral
Flathead National Forest — lakeside
Location: Bigfork, MT, MT
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
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Located at the Owl Creek Packer Camp Trailhead with access to hiking and horseback riding trails leading into the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area. Half a mile from Holland Lake offering swimming, boating, and fishing opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Mountain Lion, Wapiti, American Elk, Belted Kingfisher, Cedar Waxwing, Great Blue Heron, Bald Eagle, Common Garter Snake
Insider tips for Owl Creek Corral: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Maximum stay is seven days Metal hay bunks and water trough provided - designed for stock animals Located approximately half-mile from Holland Lake Falls
Skip Owl Creek Corral if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at this location. You require camping outside May through October seasonal window. You have more than 12 head of stock - this is the maximum capacity.
Best time to visit Owl Creek Corral: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Holland Lake Campground (BIGFORK, MT), Owl Creek Cabin (BIGFORK, MT), Lake Alva Campground (Seeley Lake, MT), Lakeside Lolo Campground (Mt) (SEELEY LAKE, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Owl Creek Corral
Cell signal at Owl Creek Corral (Bigfork, MT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Maximum stay is seven days
Metal hay bunks and water trough provided - designed for stock animals
Located approximately half-mile from Holland Lake Falls
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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. The camp entrance is located on the right. Turn here and continue straight through the camp, turn left at the end and drive past the corrals. The corral for rent is the last corr
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Flathead National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Flathead National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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