Butte's A
August 3, 2026
Out houses had a bad odder, the big cement table was full of grease.
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About Freedom Point Picnic Area
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: [email protected].
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Summary
The outhouses at Freedom Point Picnic Area had an unpleasant odor. Additionally, the large cement table was noted to be greasy. Despite these issues, the area offers potential for enjoyable outdoor experiences.
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Leah K
July 29, 2021
We had our daughters wedding here and it was perfect!! We love this place.
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Leah K
July 29, 2021
We had our daughters wedding here and it was perfect!! We love this place.
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Location & Directions for Freedom Point Picnic Area
1820 Meadowlark Lane, Butte, MT 59701 United States
Elevation: 1,936 ft
Getting There
From Butte, take I-15/I-90 east for approximately 1 mi. Merge onto I-15 north and continue for approximately 12 mi. Take the Elk Park exit (no. 138) and drive west on Forest Service road #442 (Lowland Creek Road) for approximately 6 mi. Turn right...
From Butte, take I-15/I-90 east for approximately 1 mi. Merge onto I-15 north and continue for approximately 12 mi. Take the Elk Park exit (no. 138) and drive west on Forest Service road #442 (Lowland Creek Road) for approximately 6 mi. Turn right onto Forest Service road #9485 and continue for approximately 2 mi. Turn right at the junction (Freedom Point) and drive approximately 1/8 mi. The road is a gravel road suitable for passenger vehicle access.
Highway access
The campground is accessible via I-15 north, which is approximately 12 miles from the Elk Park exit (no. 138).
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Overnight stays require permission from the Butte Ranger District.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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