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This free campground is located on the West Fork Stillwater Road and is near the West Fork Stillwater Trail (#90). The campground is maintained from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but is opened the rest of the year without services. There is a 16 day stay limit for all Beartooth Ranger District campgrounds. For a road map of the area, which shows campground locations, please see our Motor Vehicle Use Map ([MVUM](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3825416.pdf)) * **Camp sites:** 6 * **Host:** No * **Max Trailer Length** : 20 ft * **Accessible Facilities:** none * **Trash Pickup:** No * **Firewood:** No **Reservations** No Reservations. This campground does not use a reservation system, it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. Be aware the campground may fill up on weekends & holidays during the summer months and you should arrive in the early afternoon to ensure there is a space available for the night. There is a 16 day stay limit. Some sites in campground have bear resistant food storage lockers. Individual camp sites vary in size, but the max trailer length is 20ft. Initial Creek Campground remains open year-round. However, in the off-season, the roads to the campground are not plowed and the campground is not maintained. There is no water and no services. Please pack out all of your trash. **Directions from district office:** Drive north on US Hwy 212 for 2.1 miles. Turn left (west) onto MT-78 and drive 30 miles. Turn left (west) onto MT-419 towards Fishtail. Drive through Nye and for a total of 25.9 miles. Immediately after the Stillwater Mine, turn right (west) onto the West Fork Stillwater Rd (FR 2846). Drive 7.8 miles to the trailhead. *The West Fork Stillwater Rd is a rough road. High clearance vehicles are advised. **Information: Beartooth Ranger District Office 6811 US Hwy 212 Red Lodge, MT 59068 (406) 446-2103**
By far the most dangerous road I have ever been on. Came up at night and shook something loose in my soul. Took me a couple months to recover. Never ever again.
High mountain campground is now accessible with the improved Stillwater mine road. New water well being installed, clean restrooms, primitive camp sites, makes this a great getaway campground. Listen to the west fork of the Stillwater River roar all night as you sleep.
An amazing, primitive campground. Not for the faint-hearted. Apprx 8 mile gravel driveway. No running water except the creek which is cold, clean and drinkable. No electric. Six numbered campsites as well as others not numbered in the trailer ahead. Nice restrooms close by. Would definitely recommend.
Not sure why the roads condition is meriting bad reviews on this. The road is not for those scared of heights but the views while on the road as well as on top of Horsemans Flata are breathtaking. My fiance and I love Initial Creek CG since there is rarely any crowds and you can get some true peace and quiet. A simple 4WD or AWD vehicle can handle the road, it doesnt even have to be lifted. And if that's the price for ditching the crowds and loud folks, then it's a good price to pay for those seeking some solitude!
