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Recreation Region: Swan Lake Ranger District

Owl Creek Packer Camp Trailhead

This trailhead is located across the road from the Owl Creek Packer Camp and is also known as Holland-Gordon Trailhead. 

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. 

Current Conditions
For condition information, call the Swan Lake Ranger District at (406) 837-7500.

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

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.

No fees are required for this site

Swan Lake Ranger Station office

Address: 200 Ranger Station Road Bigfork, MT 59911
Phone: (406) 837-7500
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 47.4401735

Longitude: -113.6087139

Directions

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.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 10th, 2025