Established Camping

Freedom Point Picnic Area

About

USDA Forest Service

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Overview

Freedom Point Pavilion is available for reservations for private gatherings from early June through Labor Day weekend. The pavilion will accommodate up to 50 people, but there are also several tables near the pavilion to accomodate groups larger than 75, with a group maximum of 100 people. It includes picnic tables, barbecue grills and water. There is no electricity to the pavilion, if electricity is needed please bring a generator.____ Fees are based on group size: $75 per day for groups 1-50 $125 per day for groups 51-100__ With a 2+ day reservation, overnight use may be granted, but only with prior approval. For more information on fees or overnight use please call the Butte Ranger District at (406) 494-2147 during regular business hours or email Scott Forman: scott.forman@usda.gov.

Recreation

Recreational opportunities at Freedom Point include horseshoe pits, nature trails, volleyball courts, ball field and a paved walking trail. All pavilion picnic tables must be returned to their original location, if moved. All trash must be placed in a trash reciptical before vacanting the facility; no personal items can be left behind.

Facilities

Handicapped Accessible

Natural Features

Nearby Attractions

Fee Info

<p>The fee is $50.00 per day for the first 50 people and $0.50 per person over the fifty. (Example: 65 people - $50 + 15x$0.50 ($7.50) = $57.50) For more information on fees please call the Butte Ranger District.____</p>

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Location

Freedom Point Picnic Area is located in Montana

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.