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Boulder Creek Horse Camp

Current Conditions
Site closed by snow annually.

Boulder Creek Horse Camp also known as Sam Billings Horse Camp, is located adjacent to Sam Billings Campground.  The campground has 4 campsites which include fire rings, picnic tables, gravel tent sites and trailer parking.  An additional 5th site has a larger 16' picnic table and fire ring.  There are three highlines with feeders on the ends and two hitching rails.  Stock water is available at the creek located within 300 yards of the camp area.  No garbage service so please pack it in / pack it out.  

General Information

Boulder Creek Trailhead is near the Horse Camp and also has 4 more hitch rails and a stock ramp.

Quiet Hours 10:00pm to 6:00am, Dogs Must Be Leashed. 

No Garbage Service - Pack it in/Pack it out.  Horses are not allowed in the adjacent Sam Billings Campground.

Campfires allowed, dependent upon seasonal fire restrictions.   

Food Storage Required: Food Storage Order Bitterroot National Forest

Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days: Camping Restrictions Regional Order

Weed Seed Free feed is required on all national forest land: Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Regional Order

No cell phone coverage

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10/night.
Additional Vehicle: $5/night.

Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY.

*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.

Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK and pay at fee station at the Sam Billings entry.
 

Pets must be leashed.

Contact Name: West Fork Ranger District

Contact Phone: 406-821-3269

West Fork Ranger District administrative office in the fall.

Address: 6735 West Fork Road Darby, MT 59829
Phone: 406-821-3269
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Directions

From Darby, MT head south on Highway 93 for 4.3 miles. Turn southwest (right) onto West Fork Rd. Travel 13.2 miles and turn north (right) onto Sam Billings Rd FS 5731. Travel towards the Boulder Creek Trailhead.  Campground is right before the trailhead.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restroom is located across the road in the adjacent Sam Billings Campground.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Two highline hitchrails exist in horse camp area. 

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 13, 2026