Owl Creek Packer Camp
USFS · Horse Camp · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Horse Camp
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 47.4402, -113.6087
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This trailhead is located across the road from the Owl Creek Packer Camp. This trailhead accesses Trail #35, which goes around the south side of Holland Lake and leads to Upper Holland Lake, and ultimately the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Trail #35 intersects trails #415, #120, and #110. This trail is heavily used by outfitters and stock. Be prepared to encounter stock and muddy trail conditions. This trail does not provide a view of Holland Falls. There are 8 first-come, first-serve camp spots which include a picnic table, fire ring, and communal use of water and feed stations for horses.
From the USFS.
Is Owl Creek Packer Camp free?
No. Owl Creek Packer Camp charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Owl Creek Packer Camp?
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, where parking is available. The trail leaves on the left, across the road from the Packer Camp entrance.
What are the rules at Owl Creek Packer Camp?
There is an uphill-downhill timing restriction due to the high use and frequent conflicts on this trail. Please go uphill on Trail #35 before noon and travel downhill after noon to avoid conflicts with other stock users.
Nearby
- OWL CREEK CORRAL0.0 mi
- Holland Lake Group Site0.4 mi
- Holland Lake Campground0.6 mi
- HOLLAND LAKE CAMPGROUND0.9 mi
- OWL CREEK CABIN2.1 mi
- Pine Ridge3.1 mi
- Swan River3.2 mi
- Lindbergh Lake Campground5.7 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
