Month: May 2020

Nestled amid the Pioneer Mountains, the Birch Creek Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp was constructed in 1935 as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “New Deal.” It operated for 6 years with a peak enrollment of over 200 men. Birch Creek is one of the best remaining examples of a CCC camp in the nation and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

The Bender Center was constructed at Birch Creek by the University of Montana Western in 1984. It provides a place for diverse educational, recreation, and social opportunities.

Of the 15 original buildings, 6 remain today. We invite you to wander among the buildings and listen for the whispering echoes of the Boys of Birch Creek.

More about Birch Creek CCC

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This trail starts at Lyon Bridge and ends at Black Butte Cabin.  The trail uses a combination of trails and existing roads to form a 50 mile loop through the Gravelly Range.

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Madison Ranger District is the eastmost district on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge and surrounds the town of Ennis on three sides. Campgrounds, picnic areas and fishing access recreation areas are available on this district.

Please be "Bear Aware" and check out our Bear Country Safety information before you recreate on the Madison Ranger District. We want you and the bears to enjoy the forest!

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Latitude 45° 3′ 3.8180″ N

Longitude 111° 48′ 19.4738″ W

This district is on the western edge of the forest near the town of…you guessed it…Wisdom.

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Latitude 45° 32′ 50.8131″ N

Longitude 113° 34′ 20.7962″ W

This district is in the northwest portion of the forest and surrounds the town of Philipsburg. With over 20 campgrounds/picnic areas/fishing accesses there’s plenty to do in this area!

Georgetown Lake Cross-Counrty Ski Trail Map 2013

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GPS Coordinates

Latitude 46° 16′ 11.9460″ N

Longitude 113° 17′ 40.3876″ W

This is a nice picnic area at Georgetown Lake.

Directions

This picnic area is located about 10 miles south of Philipsburg at Georgetown Lake off Montana Highway 1 on the Georgetown Lake Road.

GPS Coordinates

Latitude 46° 12′ 35.2692″ N

Longitude 113° 16′ 58.8324″ W

Moose Lake Picnic Area is located approximately 26 miles southwest of Philipsburg, MT. This lakeside picnic area provides opportunities for day use picnicking, fishing, swimming, and non-motorized boating at Moose Lake. There are picnic tables and a dock located at the site.

Directions

From Philipsburg, take Hwy 1 south to Hwy 38 (Skalkaho Hwy). Continue on Hwy 38 to Forest Service Road #5106 (Middle Fork Road), the turn will be on your left. Stay on the FSR# 5106 to the picnic area.

GPS Coordinates

Latitude 46° 3′ 9.4932″ N

Longitude 113° 31′ 46.7652″ W

Comers Point gives access to Georgetown Lake.

Directions

From Philipsburg travel South on Montana Highway 1 for 13 miles. Georgetown Lake is just to the west of Highway 1.  Take Georgetown Lake Road and follow it to the access point.

GPS Coordinates

Latitude 46° 10′ 47.8920″ N

Longitude 113° 19′ 5.1456″ W

Copper Creek Campground is a small wooded campground covering two acres.

Nearby Activities

• Camping
• Hiking
• Recreational vehicles

Directions

From Philipsburg travel South on Highway 1 for about 6.5 miles.  Take Highway 38 West for 9 miles.  Turn on Middle Fork Road (Forest Road 5106) and continue approximately 10 miles to the campground.

GPS Coordinates

Latitude 46° 3′ 58.0824″ N

Longitude 113° 32′ 36.6252″ W

Toll Mountain campground is located on the eastside of the Highland Mountain Range, approximately 20 miles east of Butte. The campground  has 5 units that will accommodate trailers up to 22 feet and also has a group picnic area. The campground is close to a creek and offers a quiet forest setting for weekend getaways.

Nearby Activities

• Camping
• Recreational vehicles

Directions

From Butte, take MT Highway 2 for approximately 18 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road #240 (Radar Creek Road. Continue for approximately 2 miles and turn left into the campground. The road is a gravel road suitable for passenger vehicle access.

GPS Coordinates

Latitude 45° 50′ 44.4120″ N

Longitude 112° 21′ 59.7600″ W