Fort Peck Dam is located about 18 miles south of Glasgow, Montana in northeast Montana and was constructed between 1933 and 1940. The reservoir, or Fort Peck Lake, is the 5th largest man-made reservoir, or lake, in the world... and lies within the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge... You could possible find a dinosaur bone within the refuge.... Recreation opportunities in the area include camping, picnicking, fishing, hunting, boating, water-skiing, swimming, hiking and biking. June to August you can enjoy the Fort Peck Theater Company. They have musicals and dramas during the weekend in historic Fort Peck Theater. The Powerhouse Museum at the Fort Peck Dam chronicles the construction of the Fort Peck Dam and Reservoir. The C. M. Russell Refuge is the third largest Wildlife Refuge in the United States with 1,100,000 acres. The refuge includes a section of the Missouri River and all of the 245,000 acre Fort Peck Reservoir. It supports Montana's only prairie elk herd, plus mule deer, red fox and a great diversity of birds. The Lewis and Clark Expedition passed through the area now included in the refuge, but their trail is submerged under the lake.
About 60 miles north of the west end of the Charles M. Russell Refuge, and 70 miles west of Glasgow, is Malta, Montana and the Boudoin National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is known for its 200+ species of water fowl. Auto and hiking tours are available. Nearby, is Nelson Reservoir and its walleye and northern pike fishing. Just west of the Nelson Reservoir is the Hewitt Lake National Wildlife Reserve. The refuge was established as a refuge and breed ground for migratory birds, and other wildlife. This 1,680 acre refuge has a shallow lake basin that covers much of the refuge, with water absent during some dry years.
The above are open year-around with seasonal exceptions. The area has lodging and camping facilities.
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