Why Live in Willow Creek
Willow Creek, a neighborhood in Three Forks, offers a unique blend of historic charm and rural living. Homes here, often built in the early 1900s, include craftsmen, bungalow, and farmhouse styles, along with some manufactured homes. Properties tend to stay on the market longer than the national average, sometimes over 100 days. The Jefferson River, just 1 mile away, is a popular spot for fishing, swimming, and boating, while the nearby Missouri Headwaters State Park and Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park provide ample opportunities for camping, hiking, and exploring limestone caves. The Willow Creek Saloon, established in 1927, is the neighborhood's sole restaurant, known for its baby back ribs and friendly atmosphere. For more dining and shopping options, residents travel 6 miles to Three Forks, where they can visit the Three Forks Market, T-Rex BBQ, and Sawdust & Steel Brewing. Larger shopping trips often take residents to Belgrade or Downtown Bozeman, about 30 miles away. The main thoroughfare, Old Yellowstone Trail, connects Willow Creek to Three Forks and extends south to Yellowstone National Park. The Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is also approximately 30 miles away. Willow Creek Public School serves the local students from Kindergarten through 12th grade, offering various after-school activities.