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National Forest Picnic Ground
Blacks Pond Picnic Area
Overview
Service & Activities
Overview
Service & Activities
About
Blacks Pond Picnic Area is located on the Custer Gallatin National Forest. It is in the middle of a watchable wildlife route and the pond itself is home to several different species of wildlife. There are two picnic sites with a handicapped accessible toilet. No fee required. No water available.
Contact
MAILING ADDRESS
2378 US Highway 212
Ashland, MT 59003
Ashland, MT 59003
CONTACT
406-784-2344
FAX
406-784-2596
Details
SEASON
5/15 - 11/30
SPECIAL DIRECTIONS
Blacks Pond is located 17 miles south of Ashland. From Ashland, travel east 0.75 miles to the Birney turnoff (Tongue River Road). Travel 8 miles south to the O'Dell Creek turnoff. Turn east and travel 7 miles to the intersection of Forest Road #4021 and Forest Road #4131 then turn right onto #4021 and travel 0.5 miles to Blacks Pond.
SERVICES
Handicapped Accessible
Toilets
ACTIVITIES
Bird Watching
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Mountain Biking
Picnicking
Wildlife Viewing
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