Activities

Wildlife watching
Photography

Related Documents

The georeferenced satellite imagery map of Grass Lake National Wildlife Refuge shows the Refuge boundaries, adjacent lands, *area of the Refuge that will be open to the public, parking area, and area closed to all public entry that is designated as permanent refugia for all wildlife.

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Grass Lake National Wildlife Refuge Map

A georeferenced satellite imagery map showing the location of Grass Lake National Wildlife Refuge (3,279-ac) located in Stillwater County, Montana. This Refuge lies within the boundaries of and is managed by the Charles M. Russell Wetland Management District.

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Other Facilities in the Complex

Residing within the boundaries of the Charles M. Russell Wetland Management District, this Refuge is managed as part of the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge Complex. A National Wildlife Refuge Complex is an administrative grouping of two or more Refuges, wildlife management areas, or other Refuge conservation areas that are primarily managed from a central office location. Refuges are grouped into a complex structure because they occur in a similar ecological region, such as a watershed or specific habitat type, and have a related purpose and management needs. Typically, a project leader or complex manager oversees the general management of all Refuges within the complex and Refuge managers are responsible for operations at specific Refuges. Supporting staff, composed of administrative, law enforcement, Refuge management, biological, fire, visitor services, and maintenance professionals, are centrally located and support all Refuges within the complex.

The District Manager for the Charles M. Russell Wetland Management District serves as the manager for Grass Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

Wildflowers with Missouri River Breaks in background
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An area of white alkali soil between two grassy areas under blue skies is shown.
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Several species of ducks in a cattail marsh are shown.
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A sign is shown on the edge of a green field and trees under blue skies with white clouds.
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Sage and prairie grasses with clouds
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A duck sits in a wetland.
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Locations

Grass Lake National Wildlife Refuge
(406) 538-8706
C/O Charles M. Russell Wetland Management District333 Airport RoadLewistown,MT59457
Driving Directions

The Refuge is located approximately 7.1 miles east of Rapelje, Montana. From Rapelje, drive the Molt Rapelje road east for 7.1 miles. Then turn south on an unimproved two-track road for .7 miles until reaching the Refuge parking area.

Hours
Refuge & District Headquarters Hours
Mon-Fri year-round except federal holidays
8am - 4:30pm