CSKT Bison Range
The CSKT Bison Range (BR) is a nature reserve on the Flathead Indian Reservation in western Montana established for the conservation of American bison.
A park & preserve, 6 mi west of St. Ignatius
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Polson, 26 miles north. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug and Sep
May, June, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in St. Ignatius. Green months are the mild ones.
CSKT Bison Range
The CSKT Bison Range (BR) is a nature reserve on the Flathead Indian Reservation in western Montana established for the conservation of American bison. Formerly called the National Bison Range, the size of the bison herd at the BR is 350 adult bison and welcomes 50–60 calves per year. Established as a National Wildlife Refuge in 1908, the BR consists of approximately 18,524 acres (7,496 ha) within the Montana valley and foothill grasslands. Management of the site was transferred back to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) in 2022 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service after more than a century of federal management and nearly two decades of negotiations.
- Type
- Park & preserve
- Run by
- United States Fish and Wildlife Service
- Wikipedia readers
- 7.7K a year
Where to stay near CSKT Bison Range
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Kicking Horse (3) and Ronan (3), and Missoula has the most rooms in the area (64).
St. Ignatius
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
977 people
6 mi east of CSKT Bison Range
Missoula
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
76,514 people
32 mi south of CSKT Bison Range
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From CSKT Bison Range | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Ignatius | 6 mi east | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins | 977 | $250K | — |
| Kicking Horse | 12 mi northeast | 20 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 59 | — | — |
| Ronan | 15 mi north | 25 min | 3 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 2,001 | $226K | D |
| Polson | 26 mi north | 40 min | 9 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 5,428 | $356K | D− |
| Wye | 26 mi south | 40 min | 8 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 RV parks | 1,055 | $569K | — |
| Arlee | 12 mi southeast | 20 min | 1 1 campground | 812 | $261K | — |
| Pablo | 20 mi north | 30 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 RV park | 1,632 | $257K | — |
| Huson | 21 mi south | 30 min | 2 2 hotels | 136 | $232K | — |
| Missoula | 32 mi south | 50 min | 64 48 hotels · 8 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground | 76,514 | $473K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near CSKT Bison Range
Other well-known places within 64 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
63 mi🌲 Park & preserveBob Marshall Wilderness⛷123 mi⛷ Ski areaMontana Snowbowl64 runs · 2,538 ft vertical⛷49 mi⛷ Ski areaBlacktail Mountain Ski Area23 runs · 1,421 ft verticalPhoto credits
Bob Marshall Wilderness: United States Forest Service, Public domain
Visiting CSKT Bison Range
What town is CSKT Bison Range near?
St. Ignatius, MT, about 6 miles east.
When is the best time to visit CSKT Bison Range?
May, June, August and September, with highs of 67–84°.
What is the closest airport to CSKT Bison Range?
Missoula Montana (MSO), about 29 miles away. The nearest big hub is Spokane (GEG), about 156 miles.
Where should I stay near CSKT Bison Range?
Missoula (32 mi, 64 places to stay), Kicking Horse (12 mi, 3 places to stay) and Ronan (15 mi, 3 places to stay).
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