Sheepshead Picnic Area
Sheepshead Picnic Area is a national forest campground in Montana. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Montana
- Coordinates
- 46.15556, -112.46500
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Sheepshead Picnic Area
Overview Sheepshead Pavilion is available for reservations for private gatherings from mid-June through Labor Day weekend. The pavilion will accommodate about 200 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 $200 per day for groups 101-200 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]. Recreation Recreational opportunities at Sheepshead include horseshoe pits, nature trails, volleyball courts, ball field and a paved walking trail. All pavilion picnic tables must be returned to their original location, if moved. All trash must be placed in a trash reciptical before vacanting the facility; no personal items can be left behind. Facilities Handicapped Accessible Natural Features Nearby Attractions Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (406) 494-2147.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- RV Dump · 13 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Propane Fill Station · 12 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Point Picnic Area | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Lowland Campground | Private campground | 2.2 mi | — | — |
| Lowland Campground | National forest campground | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| Boulder River N-032A | National forest camping area | 7.0 mi | — | — |
| Boulder River N-032B | National forest camping area | 7.0 mi | — | — |
| Boulder River N-029 | National forest camping area | 7.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.