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National Bison Range.

General information.

Region: Region 2--West Central.
Dominant Setting: mountain, forest.
Location: From the south, take Highway 93 north to Ravalli, turning west on Highway 200 to Highway 212. Travel north on Highway 212 for 5 miles to the entrance.
Manager: Unknown.
Amenities: flush toilets, pit toilets.
There is a use fee at this location.
This site is open year-round.
Pets are allowed (on leash).

Available Activities.

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Accessible activities: learning, picnicking.
Non-accessible activities: hiking, picnicking, nature viewing.


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 Accessible educational opportunities.

Site name: Bison Range Visitor Center.
Type of educational opportunity: visitor center, educational program.

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 Accessible picnicking information.

Site name: Two different picnic sites.
Estimated number of accessible picnic tables: 3.
Picnic table information: fixed picnic tables, along accessible routes, picnic tables have wheelchair seating spaces.
Other features: none.

Location pictures.

1: Picture 1--Nice accessible picnic site with table and latrine nearby. This is the only picnic site that is actually signed accessible but there are a couple of other sites that have accessible tables.

2: Picture 2--Other accessible tables within the picnic grounds. The latrine is 153' away with a max slope of 3.7 % and cross at 2.7%. Even though this isn't signed accessible it does meet the standards.

3: Picture 3--Picnic shelter without any accessible tables.

4: Picture 4--View of picnic/day-use area.

5: Picture 5--View toward the visitor center.

6: Picture 6--Full-sized bison to greet you as you enter the visitor center.

7: Picture 7--Exhibits inside the visitor center.

8: Picture 8--Bathrooms located inside visitor center.

User comments about this location.

1: On Tuesday, July 16, 2013, MonTECH wrote:
Wildlife viewing opportunities are best accomplished by driving the wildlife loops. Information about them can be acquired at the visitor center where you pay the user fee.

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Manager's contact information.

Managed by: Unknown.
Address: 58355 Bison Range Road, Moiese, MT 59824
Phone Number: (406) 644-2211
TDD phone number is not available.
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Information source and currentness.

Source of Information: MonTECH L. Bastian

Information Date: 7/16/2013 10:24:25 AM