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Recreation Region: Ashland Ranger District

Poker Jim Butte Picnic Area

Poker Jim Picnic Area has gravel access and is located 23 miles south of Ashland, MT.

General Information

Day Use Area only.  Three picnic sites and 1 picnic shelter are available.

Poker Jim Butte Lookout is nearby along with Tongue River Breaks Hiking and Riding Area just north of Poker Jim. 

Each year in July Shakespeare in the Park is hosted at Poker Jim Picnic Area

Tongue River Breaks Hiking and Riding area offer hunting and great opportunities for hiking.

A new trail, South Fork Poker Jim trail (#4800) provides a 13-mile loop through the Tongue River Breaks area. 

 

Year-Round Weather Dependent

No fees are required for this site

No Fees

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.3248144

Longitude: -106.3656142

Directions

About 25 miles south of Ashland. From Ashland, go 5 miles east on Hwy 12, go south about 19 miles on Hwy 484, go west on Cow Creek for about 11 miles. No overnight camping. Excellent vistas in all directions.

Parking

Open Parking.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated May 20, 2025