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FREEDOM POINT PICNIC AREA (MT), MT

Description

Freedom Point is part of the Sheepshead Mountain Recreation Area which is open for picnics, games, hiking, fishing and enjoying nature. Groups can reserve the pavilion for special events. There is a watchable wildlife nature trail that provides access to Maney Lake, a small lake open to fishing. No boats are allowed on the lake.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Access Trails
  • Accessible Fishing
  • Accessible Group Shelters
  • Accessible Handicapped Site
  • Accessible Hiking Trails
  • Accessible Picnic Area
  • Accessible Pit Restroom
  • Accessible Ramps
  • Accessible Restroom
  • Barrier-Free Facilities
  • Baseball Field
  • Bbq Grills
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Campground Host
  • Canoeing
  • Covered Group Structure
  • Drinking Water
  • Firewood
  • Fishing
  • Fishing Dock
  • Grills
  • Group Camping Facility
  • Group Fire Ring
  • Group Grill
  • Group Picnic Shelters
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Trail
  • Horseshoe Pit
  • Horseshoe Pitching
  • Interpretive Trails
  • Lake
  • Nature Trails
  • Parking
  • Paved Accessible Site
  • Paved Parking Spurs
  • Pavilion
  • Photography
  • Play Field
  • Restroom
  • Scenery
  • Sheltered Dining Area
  • Softball Fields
  • Table
  • Trailhead
  • Trails
  • Volleyball
  • Water Drinking
  • Water Fountains
  • Wildlife Viewing

Alerts and Important Information

Freedom Point is part of Sheepshead Mountain Recreation Area, a great place for weddings, receptions, family, and other group picnics. You can reserve the pavilion from mid June through Labor Day. Sheepshead is an expanse of grassy meadows and sagebrush, with several streams and a small lake, all surrounded by lodgepole pine forest. The natural setting has been adapted with features and facilities which are accessible to almost everyone. Freedom Point has three large picnic tables in the pavilion with a grill and fireplace. It can accommodate approximately 30 people inside the pavilion. There are three additional tables outside, some with built-in grills. Water is available at the pavilion.



NOTE:
To make reservations contact the Butte Ranger District by calling (406) 494-2147.

Getting There:

Freedom Point Picnic Area (MT)
1820 Meadowlark Lane
Butte MT 59701

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
46.14833, -112.46667

Take Interstate 15 north from Butte about 13 miles to the Elk Park exit. Turn right off the ramp and go under overpass to Forest Service road #442 and continue driving for 6 miles. The Sheepshead Recreation Area is on your right. Freedom Point is the first entrance on your right.

Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (406)494-0246