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CSKT Bison Range – American Bison in Montana (34643532046)📷 cloud.shepherd, CC BY 2.0
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CSKT Bison Range

Moiese, MT

Nature

A wildlife refuge run by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, with bison, elk, pronghorn and bighorn sheep. Red Sleep Mountain Drive is a steep one-way gravel loop; vehicles over 30 ft and trailers are not allowed on the drives.

Nearest town
Moiese, MT
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
47.3700, -114.2500
Editor's pick
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Featured in these trip guides

Missoula to Whitefish via the Bison Range and Flathead Lake – Exterior 2017-09- 883© Chris Light · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Scenic byways

Missoula to Whitefish via the Bison Range and Flathead Lake

142 mi9 stops3 days

Nearby

St. Ignatius Mission – Exterior 2017-09- 883© Chris Light · CC BY-SA 4.0
History

St. Ignatius Mission

St. Ignatius, MT
Wayfarers State Park – Arenaria serpyllifolia (8489347473)© Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
Nature

Wayfarers State Park

Bigfork, MT
Conrad Mansion Museum – Charles E Conrad Mansion Kalispell Montana August 2013© Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0
History

Conrad Mansion Museum

Kalispell, MT
Goat Lick Overlook – Goat Lick Trestle - Tug O War - Essex Montana - panoramio© Loco Steve · CC BY 3.0
Nature

Goat Lick Overlook

Essex, MT

Campsites nearby

  • Diamond S RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    14 mi from CSKT Bison Range
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Flathead River RV ResortMotorhome stopover
    23 mi from CSKT Bison Range
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Polson Motorcoach ResortMotorhome stopover
    23 mi from CSKT Bison Range
    MotorhomesWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Polson / Flathead Lake KOA HolidayMotorhome stopover
    23 mi from CSKT Bison Range
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Eagle Nest RV ResortMotorhome stopover
    23 mi from CSKT Bison Range
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Lindbergh Lake CampgroundCampsite
    25 mi from CSKT Bison Range
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Montana · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is CSKT Bison Range?

CSKT Bison Range is in Moiese, MT, at GPS 47.3700, -114.2500. It is about 23 mi from Polson.

Can you camp near CSKT Bison Range?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Diamond S RV Park, about 14 mi away; within 25 mi there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass CSKT Bison Range?

CSKT Bison Range is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Missoula to Whitefish via the Bison Range and Flathead Lake.

What is there to see near CSKT Bison Range?

Places worth a stop nearby: St. Ignatius Mission (8 mi), Wayfarers State Park (48 mi), Conrad Mansion Museum (57 mi) and Goat Lick Overlook (69 mi).

When is the best time to visit CSKT Bison Range?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)