Beartooth Front
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 Wilderness. 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:.
Recreation Sites
Benbow Area
The Benbow area is between the Stillwater River and West Rosebud. It is a popular place to ride OHV's. Please consult the North Beartooth Front motor vehicle use map (MVUM) to know which roads are…
East Rosebud Area
The East Rosebud drainage is one of the more scenic locations in the Beartooths and offers many opportunities for hiking, fishing, and camping.View a map of East Rosebud Rd, including campground…
East Rosebud Campground
East Rosebud Campground is nestled in the trees, not far from East Rosebud Lake. East Rosebud is considered one of the more scenic drainages in the Beartooths and the campground is a short distance…
Emerald Lake Campground
Emerald Lake is in the West Rosebud drainage and is nestled in the trees between Emerald Lake and West Rosebud Lake. West Rosebud Trail (#19), Pine Grove Campground, Emerald Lake Fishing Access and…
Emerald Lake Fishing Access
The Emerald Lake Fishing Access is one of several fishing access parking sites in the West Rosebud drainage. Emerald Lake is stocked regularly by the State of Montana and offers wonderful…
Initial Creek Campground
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…
Jimmy Joe Campground
Jimmy Joe Campground is a free campground on the banks of East Rosebud Creek in the East Rosebud drainage. East Rosebud is considered one of the more scenic drainages in the Beartooths. East…
Old Nye Picnic Area and Fishing Access
Site Open
The Old Nye Picnic Area and Fishing Access is located in the Stillwater drainage. The picnic area and fishing access sites have separate entrances but are next to each other. These areas are for day…
Pine Grove Campground
Pine Grove Campground is located in the West Rosebud drainage. It is in the trees, along the banks of West Rosebud Creek. Emerald Lake Campground, West Rosebud Trail (#19), Emerald Lake Fishing…
Red Lodge Creek Area
Red Lodge Creek only has one hiking opportunity, but that trail connects to several others on the Red Lodge Creek Plateau.View a map of the road system in Red Lodge Creek and look for Forest Road…