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Recreation Region: Butte Ranger District

Beaverdam Campground and Picnic Area

Beaverdam Campground and Picnic Area is located in the Fleecer Mountain Range, approximately 17 miles south of Butte, west of Interstate 15. The campground has 15 units that will accommodate trailers up to 50 feet. There are five pull-through sites with the remaining designed as back-in sites. Tent pads are available at most sites. Wood is generally able to be found within the campground area. The campground is located along Divide Creek providing opportunities for fishing and is also in close proximity to trails. Motorized trail opportunities include access to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail along with other loop trails.

Current Conditions
Water available during summer months

General Information

The campground is typically open the Friday before Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. During spring and fall, the access road may be muddy or have patchy snow. Contact the Butte Ranger District for road condition information at (406) 494-2147.

Open seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather dependent. 

Open seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather dependent.

16 day stay limit; Food Storage Requirement

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $15/night.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*
https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*

There is a $15.00 per night fee for this campground

Contact Phone: (406) 494-2147

Butte Ranger District office building

Address: 1820 Meadowlark Butte, MT 59701
Phone: 406-494-2147
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.88291

Longitude: -112.77771

Directions

From Butte take I-15/I-90 west for approximately 7 miles. Merge onto I-15 south and continue for approximately 12 miles. Take the Feeley exit (no. 111) and drive west on Forest Service Road #96 (Divide Creek Road) for approximately 6 miles. The campground is on the left. The gravel road is suitable for passenger vehicle access.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Restrooms are closed Labor Day through Memorial Day.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Picnicking Picnicking
Hiking Hiking
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)

Picnicking - SinglePicnicking - Single

Day HikesDay Hikes

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

OHV Trail RidingOHV Trail Riding

Last updated May 8th, 2025