Bird Watching#Fishing#Hiking#Nature#Outdoor Activity#Picnicking#Wildlife ViewingNational Forest Day Area#Recreation AreaParking#Picnic Shelter#Toilets#Trail#Waterdbo2026-04-04T17:01:191823h.jpgBMPTravel 8 miles north of Butte off Interstate 15, take Elk Park exit and drive west 13 miles on Forest Service Road 442.Travel 8 miles north of Butte off Interstate 15, take Elk Park exit and drive west 13 miles on Forest Service Road 442.######1824h.jpg#1825h.jpg#1919h.jpg#1921s.jpgBMP#BMP#BMP#BMP46.1540946-112.4669652ButteBeaverhead-Deerlodge National ForestMT1820 Meadowlark Lane59701Sheepshead Recreation Area is an expanse of grassy meadows and sagebrush, with several streams and a small lake all surrounded by lodgepole pine forest. The recreation area includes pavilions, picnic tables, barbecue grills, horseshoes, a fishing pier, nature trail, a volleyball court, ball fields, and paved trails. The picnic shelter can be rented for weddings, family reunions, and picnics by calling the Butte Ranger District. Reservations can be made June 15 through Labor Day.406-494-2147406-494-02696/15 - 9/15Butte69061|http://www.visitmt.com|Y#11|http://www.wintermt.com|#32|http://www.lewisandclark.state.mt.us|#94|http://indiannations.visitmt.com|Sheepshead Recreation AreaGOLD WESTGold WestNational Forest Day Areahttp://www.fs.usda.gov/bdnf