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  • War Horse National Wildlife Refuge
    C/O Charles M. Russell Wetland Management District 333 Airport Road Lewistown, MT 59457
  • Driving Directions

    War Horse National Wildlife Refuge consists of three separate land units: Wild Horse, War Horse and Yellow Water.

    To access the Wild Horse Unit, head east from Grass Range on Highway 200 for 11 miles to the old town of Teigen. Turn north on the Blakeslee Road. Go 10 miles north until you come to a four-way intersection. Turn east and drive 1.5 miles to the lake.

    To access the War Horse Unit, head east from Grass Range on Highway 200 for 11 miles to the old town of Teigen. Turn north on the Blakeslee Road. Go 6.5 miles north until you see the lake, passing the National Wildlife Refuge sign (at 5.5 miles). At the cement bridge, turn east on the dirt trail to the lake.

    To access the Yellow Water Unit, take Highway 200 to the town of Winnett, then drive south on Highway 244 for 7.4 miles to the Yellow Water Road. Turn west on the gravel road and continue 5.5 miles taking a left at the ‘Y’ to the reservoir.

    Refuge & District Headquarters Hours
    Mon - Friday except Federal holidays
    8 am - 4:30 pm