Northwest Montana Wetland Management District

About Northwest Montana Wetland Management District

The units of the Northwestern Montana National Wildlife Refuge Wetland Management District (NWMTWMD) geographically situated within the Mission, Flathead, and Swan Valleys of northwestern Montana are administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS). These units contribute to a larger network of conservation lands across four counties and support a diversity of game and non-game wildlife species that enhance and highlight the biodiversity of northwestern Montana.

How to Get There

Lake County WPAs and Conservation Easements are located south and southwest of Ronan, Montana. Flathead County WPAs are located south and west of the Kalispell area. Flathead WPA is along the north shoreline of Flathead Lake at the mouth of the Flathead River. Batavia and Smith Lake WPAs are located in Smith Valley west - southwest of Kalispell. Blasdel WPA is located 1э miles north of Flathead Lake. McGregor Meadows WPA is located 28 miles west of Kalispell.

Plan Your Visit to Northwest Montana Wetland Management District

Heading to Northwest Montana Wetland Management District? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)