Initial Creek Campground
Initial Creek Campground
Initial Creek Campground is a free, first-come, first-served campground located on the West Fork Stillwater Road near the West Fork Stillwater Trail, offering access to hiking, fishing, and horseback riding opportunities in the Custer Gallatin National Forest.
The campground features accessible toilets and bear-resistant food storage lockers at some sites, with a maximum trailer length of 20 feet and a 16-day stay limit; note that the West Fork Stillwater Road is rough and high-clearance vehicles are advised.
Maintained seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day with full services, the campground operates year-round without services during off-season months when roads are not plowed.
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