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About Departure Point

Departure Point Recreation Area is available for public day use and camping on a first-come, first-served basis. Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. through 6 p.m. Camp hosts or staff members are typically available onsite 7 days a week, from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Day use annual parking passes are available for $40. Please see the office for details. The fee season goes from May 1 to mid-October. Available facilities: 4 campsites (upper parking lot, paved area only) 2 restrooms Beach and large grass area 4 picnic tables available for daytime use Fishing access Potable water is not available at Departure Point. Potable water can be accessed at Log Gulch (driving distance approximately 1/4 mi).

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Location & Directions for Departure Point

Butte Field Office, 106 North Parkmont, Butte, MT 59701 United States

Elevation: 1,099 ft

Nearest town

Butte, MT - 112 mi

About over 1 hr (114 min) to downtown

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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