Butts (Fernie)

Site Description:An open site on the Flathead Border Road. A short hike to the west leads to Beryl and Marl lakes. Forest Service cabin available for public use.

Driving Directions:At the Morrissey on Hwy 3, turn off onto the Morrissey Road. This is the same road that goes to Morrissey Provincial Park. Continue past the park and cross the Elk River. Turn right and follow Morrissey Road to the 17 km road marker. Continue staight ahead at the 17 km road marker, crossing over Morrissey Creek. Here you will see the Lodgepole FSR sign. Continue straight ahead over a low pass to the 25 km road marker. The road forks here. Take the left fork on Lodgepole Creek FSR. The Lodgepole FSR becomes the Flathead FSR at the junction with Harvey Creek. Remain on the Flathead FSR until the fork @ the junction of the Flathead FSR and the Kishinea FSR. Take the right fork and the recreation site is within the 1st km.