Decision Point

Decision Point
Loma Ferry Road
Loma Montana 59460

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406-622-4000
lat: 47.9249036 long: -110.4985534

Follow in the footsteps of the Corps of Discovery at Decision Point. Just a mile off the highway near the town of Loma, Montana, Decision Point will lead you on a short trail to an overlook where the Corps once camped. Lewis and Clark spent five days exploring the the two rivers that led in two opposing directions. Ultimately, they chose correct as history has proven.

On June 2, 1805, the expedition arrived at the confluence of the Marias and Missouri rivers. The following day Lewis wrote, “This morning early we passed over and formed a camp on the point formed by the junc­tion of the two large rivers. here in the course of the day I continued my observations […]. An interesting question was now to be determined; which of these rivers was the Missouri”.

Whether you’re out for a leisurely stroll or out for a hike, the breathtaking view will show visitors the merge of the Marias and the Missouri River.

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Nearby Attractions

Missouri River Outfitters
Missouri River Outfitters

Missouri River Outfitters, State Highway 387, Fort Benton, MT, USA
Distance: 9.83 mi (straight line)

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Outfitters

Upper Missouri River Guides
Upper Missouri River Guides

Upper Missouri River Guides, Main Street, Fort Benton, MT, USA
Distance: 10.24 mi (straight line)

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Outfitters

Museum of the Northern Great Plains
Museum of the Northern Great Plains

Museum of the Northern Great Plains, 20th Street, Fort Benton, MT, USA
Distance: 10.44 mi (straight line)

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Museums and Interpretive Centers

Homestead Village
Homestead Village

1205 20th Street, Fort Benton, Montana, USA
Distance: 10.44 mi (straight line)

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Museums and Interpretive Centers

Historic Old Fort Benton
Historic Old Fort Benton

Old Fort Benton, River Street, Fort Benton, Montana 59442, USA
Distance: 10.48 mi (straight line)

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Museums and Interpretive Centers Forts

State of Montana’s Lewis and Clark Memorial
State of Montana’s Lewis and Clark Memorial

Lewis and Clark Memorial, Front Street, Fort Benton, MT, USA
Distance: 10.56 mi (straight line)

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LC Features Other

The Baker House
The Baker House

1600 Front Street, Fort Benton, MT, USA
Distance: 10.71 mi (straight line)

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Other

Old Fort Benton Bridge
Old Fort Benton Bridge

Old Fort Benton Bridge, 15th Street, Fort Benton, MT, USA
Distance: 10.76 mi (straight line)

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Other Viewpoints

Fort Benton National Historic Landmark
Fort Benton National Historic Landmark

1513 Washington St, Fort Benton, MT 59442
Distance: 10.77 mi (straight line)

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Cultural Districts

Fort Benton Engine House
Fort Benton Engine House

Fort Benton Engine House, Front Street, Fort Benton, MT, USA
Distance: 10.79 mi (straight line)

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Other

Upper Missouri River Breaks Interpretive Center
Upper Missouri River Breaks Interpretive Center

Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center, 7th Street, Fort Benton, MT, USA
Distance: 11.32 mi (straight line)

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Museums and Interpretive Centers

Missouri River Overlook (Fort Benton)
Missouri River Overlook (Fort Benton)

38870 US-87, Fort Benton, MT 59442, USA
Distance: 12.37 mi (straight line)

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Virgelle Mercantile
Virgelle Mercantile

Virgelle Mercantile, Virgelle Ferry Road North, Loma, MT, USA
Distance: 13.12 mi (straight line)

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White Cliffs
White Cliffs

XVPP+8W Coal Banks Landing, MT, USA
Distance: 18.34 mi (straight line)

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Eagle Creek Boat Camp
Eagle Creek Boat Camp

85VFWW7R+VQ
Distance: 20.41 mi (straight line)

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Square Butte
Square Butte

Square Butte, MT, USA
Distance: 31.57 mi (straight line)

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Slaughter River Boat Camp
Slaughter River Boat Camp

Lewis & Clark Camp, Big Sandy, MT, USA
Distance: 33.38 mi (straight line)

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Lower Portage Staging Area
Lower Portage Staging Area

Lower Portage Staging Area, Salem, MT, USA
Distance: 34.64 mi (straight line)

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