Swan River National Wildlife Refuge
Swan River National Wildlife Refuge is a 1,778-acre (720 ha) National Wildlife Refuge in Lake County of northwestern Montana. It is a unit of the National Bison Range Complex.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
| Designation | National Wildlife Refuge |
| Managed by | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| State | Montana |
| Size | 1,937 acres (computed from the boundary polygon) |
| FWS region | Region 6 |
| Center point | 47.9039, -113.8575 |
| Night sky | About as dark as the ground gets (Black Marble reading 9) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Where to camp
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. 3 are within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Most refuges do not allow overnight camping. The campgrounds listed are outside the refuge.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedSb Horse Ridge Rx
15 mi from the center point
- PrescribedSb Silver Mule Rx
16 mi from the center point
- WildfireSilvertip
27 mi from the center point · 7,280 acres · 99% contained
- PrescribedBison Range Br2F Rx
42 mi from the center point
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge, and is measured from the center of a boundary that may be many miles across. Check the agency page for closures.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 12.8 miSwan River Bridge ↗Bigfork, MT
- 13.4 miSwan River Community Hall ↗Swan River, MT
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Swan River National Wildlife Refuge?
1,937 acres, measured from the published boundary polygon. The agency’s own figure can differ where the boundary includes water or inholdings.
Source: How acreage is computed
Who manages Swan River National Wildlife Refuge?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
What state is Swan River National Wildlife Refuge in?
Montana.
Source: How states are assigned
Can I camp at Swan River National Wildlife Refuge?
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. The nearest is Swan Guard Station, 0.2 miles out. 3 in all are within ten miles. Most refuges do not allow camping inside the refuge, so the campgrounds listed are outside it.
Source: Where to camp
How do I get to Swan River National Wildlife Refuge?
A point inside the boundary is at 47.904, -113.858. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Is there a fire near Swan River National Wildlife Refuge right now?
4 active incidents within 50 miles as of 2026-09-17, the nearest Sb Horse Ridge Rx at 15 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
How dark is the night sky at Swan River National Wildlife Refuge?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 9 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, about as dark as the ground gets.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Are there historic places near Swan River National Wildlife Refuge?
2 National Register listings within 15 miles, including Swan River Bridge and Swan River Community Hall.
Source: Register Atlas
Sources
- Boundary, name: the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge boundary layer.
- States: computed by intersecting the boundary with Census state polygons; a state is listed when it holds at least one percent of the area.
- Acreage: geodesic area of the published polygon. The agency’s official acreage can differ where the boundary includes water, easements or inholdings.
- Description: Swan River National Wildlife Refuge on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. The article was accepted because its title contains this unit’s name.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
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