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Campgrounds/Picnic Sites

The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, and Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks have picnic areas and campgrounds for visitors.  From forest landscapes to the Big Hole River, a variety of activities are available for visitors at these sites.

Sheepshead Recreation Area Picnic Area
Butte Ranger District
Activities include paved walking trails, fishing in Maney Lake, and a watchable wildlife trail.  Pavilions can be reserved for family and business events.  This site is accessible to people with disabilities.

Homestake Lake Picnic Area
Jefferson Ranger District
Located at Homestake Pass on top of the Continental Divide, this lake provides an opportunity for fishing. 

Delmoe Lake Picnic AreaÂ
Jefferson Ranger District
Located 10 miles east of Homestake Lake, this area provides fishing opportunities.  A boat launch is available; however only small motor boats are recommended due to the small lake size.

Georgetown Lake
Pintler Ranger District
Located 50 miles west of Butte, the lake has a variety of picnic and fishing access sites around it.  Georgetown Lake is a popular place for ice fishing as well.

Lost Creek State Park
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
Great place for viewing bighorn sheep and mountain goat as well as short hikes to a spectacular waterfall.

Warm Springs Wildlife Management Area
Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (693-7395)
A great escape west of Butte provides fishing, birding, hiking, and bicycling opportunities.

Forest Service Campgrounds are available on a fee and non fee basis.  Visit the forest website for information on local campgrounds including Toll Mountain, Lowland, and Beaverdam.  Each campground offers units for trailers 50 feet long, water, and toilets.  Beaverhead-Deerlodge Recreation

The Bureau of Land Management manages campgrounds along the Big Hole River, a blue ribbon trout stream, including Divide, Dickie Bridge, and East Bank.  Galena Gulch campground is located near Boulder, off Interstate 15, between Butte and Helena.  BLM

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