Owl Creek Corral
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. Metal hay bunks are provided as well as a metal water trough.
The main corral is 65 ft. x 65 ft. It is a 5-railed, steel pipe corral with metal hay bunks as well as a metal water trough. There is a smaller area located behind the main corral measuring 42 ft. x 20 ft. where you could separate stock or keep hay.
Need to Know
- Drinking water is only available from May 20 to Nov. 15; outside this time frame, guests will need to bring their own water
- Grizzly bears frequent the area; use appropriate containers for food and garbage
- All hay and feed brought onto public lands must be certified weed free
- Contact the ranger district office at (406) 837-7500, during normal office hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) for updates on weather and road conditions; refunds will not be given for inclement weather or road conditions
- The corral remains locked; a combination lock code will be contained in the reservation confirmation letter
- Same-day reservations can be made by calling the Swan Lake Ranger Station during business hours at (406) 837-7500 and making a credit card payment
- Commercial use of corral is prohibited
Natural Features
The corral is located in the Swan Valley, just south of Holland Lake at an elevation of 4,200 feet. The corral backs up to a stand of mixed conifers, including lodgepole pine and Douglas fir trees.
Nearby Attractions
A general store is located about 20 minutes away (9 miles), in the town of Condon.
Recreation
Visitors to the area enjoy hiking and horseback riding on a variety of trails, some of which lead into the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area. The corral is approximately a half-mile from Holland Lake, which offers swimming, boating, and fishing opportunities.
Contact Information
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200 Ranger Station Rd Bigfork MT 59911
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 406-837-7500
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
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 corral near the end of this loop on the right.
