Bird Watching#Fishing#Motorcycling#Mountain Biking#Outdoor Activity#Picnicking#Wildlife ViewingNational Forest Day AreaHandicapped Accessible#Parking#Pets Allowed#Toilets#Waterdbo2026-04-04T17:01:19Thurston ElfstromHomestake Lake7208v.jpgBMPHomestake, 6 miles east of Butte off Interstate 90, take Homestake exit and drive 1/4 mile.Homestake, 6 miles east of Butte off Interstate 90, take Homestake exit and drive 1/4 mile.Thurston Elfstrom#Thurston Elfstrom#Thurston ElfstromHomestake Lake Rec Area#lake view#lake view7209v.jpg#7210h.jpg#7211h.jpgBMP#BMP#BMP45.879026-112.103192ButteBeaverhead-Deerlodge National ForestMT1820 Meadowlark Lane59701Homestake picnic ground is located in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in southwest Montana at an elevation of 6,300 feet. This area is for day use picnicking only, which means no overnight camping. A small lake at this site provides fishing. Scenic trails nearby are great for hiking, ATV riding, and motorcycle riding.406-494-2147406-494-0246406-287-3368800-433-92065/27 - 9/15Whitehall68881|http://www.visitmt.com|Y#11|http://www.wintermt.com|#32|http://www.lewisandclark.state.mt.us|#94|http://indiannations.visitmt.com|Homestake Lake Recreation AreaGOLD WESTGold WestNational Forest Day Areahttp://www.fs.usda.gov/bdnf