The Butte Field Office manages over 300,000 acres of public lands and approximately 650,000 acres of mineral estate in eight counties in southwestern Montana. These eight counties represent the rich diversity of Montana – ranging from prairie grasslands to timbered mountains.
Recreational opportunities abound in this area! Developed campgrounds on Hauser and Holter Lakes near Helena provide an abundance of water-based recreation. The Big Hole River area south of Butte provides angler access to a blue-ribbon trout stream and several access points to the nearby Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Opportunities for hiking and OHV riding can also be found by checking out the recreation opportunities listed on this website.
The Butte area is called the “richest hill on earth,” and the area is rich in mineral deposits for the serious explorer or weekend rockhound. Other important uses include livestock grazing and forest management. When you come to Montana, visit lands managed by the Butte Field Office and enjoy America's public lands!
In the Spotlight
Proposed Butte Resource Management Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement available for review
Infested Trees Removed from Great Divide Ski Area
Devil's Elbow Campground Boat Ramp Closing for Upgrades
Public asked to review and comment on Draft EIS for the Proposed M-Pit Mine Expansion at the Montana Tunnels Mine
Draft EIS (12.95 mb)
Scratchgravel Hills WUI Fuels Reduction Project
Environmental Assessment and Decision Record
Location Map
Project Map
BLM Issues Record of Decision for Golden Sunlight Mine
Press Release
Record of Decision
BLM Approves Sheep Mountain Right-of-Way Near Clancy
Press Release
Decision Record and FONSI
Environmental Assessment
Recreation opportunities
Dillon Interagency Dispatch Center
Western Montana Resource Advisory Council