Freedom Point Picnic Area
Closed for the season. Opens in early to mid-June and operates through Labor Day weekend. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov. Overnight use requires prior approval from the Butte Ranger District.
Winter Storm Warning issued October 10 at 10:40PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches. Highest snowfall amounts in the northern slopes between 4500 feet and 6500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Little Belt and Highwood Mountains, and Snowy and Judith Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds combined with the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree branches. Isolated power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to between the evening through late morning hours.
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
About
Freedom Point Picnic Area is a group day-use facility located in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, approximately 20 miles north of Butte, Montana. The site centers around a covered pavilion that can seat up to 50 people, with additional picnic tables nearby to accommodate larger groups of up to 100. The facility provides barbecue grills, potable water, and vault toilets. There is no electricity; visitors needing power must bring a generator. The site offers several recreational amenities including horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, a ball field, nature trails, and a paved walking trail. Note that volleyball nets and horseshoes are not provided. This is primarily a day-use facility. Overnight camping is not standard; it may only be granted with prior approval from the Butte Ranger District for reservations lasting 2 or more days. The facility cannot accommodate RVs or trailers. All pavilion tables must be returned to their original locations and trash must be disposed of in the provided receptacles before leaving.
Directions
From Butte, take I-15/I-90 east for approximately 1 mile. Merge onto I-15 north and continue for approximately 12 miles. Take the Elk Park exit (no. 138) and drive west on Forest Service road #442 (Lowland Creek Road) for approximately 6 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service road #9485 and continue for approximately 2 miles. Turn right at the junction (Freedom Point) and drive approximately 1/8 mile. The road is a gravel road suitable for passenger vehicle access.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| scott.forman@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (406) 494-2147 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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