Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
Location:
Address: 85 miles SE of Dillon
Phone: (406) 276-3536
The Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is one of more than 500 National Wildlife Refuges across the United States. The Refuge was established in 1935 for the protection of trumpeter swans and other wildlife. Visitors to the Refuge will find a wildlife watcher’s paradise. Trumpeter swans, bald, eagles, peregrine falcons, moose, elk, sandhill cranes, and a number of other species are often seen. Much of the Refuge lies within a 32,350-acre wilderness area that provides additional protection and habitat. The Refuge has been designated as a National Natural Landmark, recognizing its significance as one of the best remaining examples of the geologic and biologic character of our Nation’s landscape.

For centuries, the Centennial Valley has been rich in fish and wildlife resources. Indians favored the Valley as a summer hunting area. Mountain men, trappers, cowboys, and settlers all left their mark on this remote corner of Montana. It was in this Valley and in Yellowstone National Park, that the last remaining trumpeter swans in the continental United States found refuge from the plume hunters of the early 1900s.

Today, The Centennial Valley is known for its abundant wildlife, scenic beauty, primitive landscape, and secluded tranquility. The 45,000-acre Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is an integral part of the Valley and helps to maintain a balance between human needs and the needs of wildlife.
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