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Recreation Region: Butte Ranger District

Lower Eagles Nest

Lower Eagle's Nest is a free day use picnic area in Thompson Park. To get there, drive 10 miles south of Butte on MT Hwy 2, 1 mile east of the junction of Continental Drive and MT Hwy 2. Turn right at the first right and stay to the left for approximately 1.5 miles.

Reservations

First Come-first served. 

General Information

There is a day use picnic area.

There is garbage service at this site.

 

May 1 through October 31

May 1 through October 31.

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

Directions

10 miles south of Butte on MT Hwy 2, 1 mile east of the junction of Continental Drive and MT Hwy 2. Turn right at the first right and stay to the left for approximately 1.5 miles.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restroom information is not available for this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Last updated August 28, 2026