Recreation area

Beartooth Front

Custer Gallatin National Forest · Montana — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

This page covers camping and recreation options between Red Lodge Creek, westward to the West Fork of the Stillwater. This area is referred to as the Beartooth Front. Within this area, there are 5 locations that offer most of the options for recreation: Red Lodge Creek area, East Rosebud area, West Rosebud area, Benbow area, and the Stillwater River area. This area is west of Red Lodge and is accessed by MT-Hwy 78 and MT-419. Some of these areas are used for access into the Absaroka-Beartooth Wildnerss. Be aware that travelling in the wilderness area comes with additional regulations.  For specific information and directions, including area trail maps, please access each of the locations: Red Lodge Creek area East Rosebud area West Rosebud area Benbow area Stillwater River area

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.