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Initial Creek Campground

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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.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • trailhead

    West Fork Stillwater Trailhead

    0.9 mi
  • recreation site

    Old Nye Picnic Area And Fishing Access

    4.6 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: INITIAL CREEK CAMPGROUND in Custer National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

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Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.