War Horse National Wildlife Refuge
War Horse National Wildlife Refuge, located in the center of the U.S. state of Montana, is divided into three separate sections, with each centered on a small body of water. It is an integral part of the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge Complex, although the refuge is normally unstaffed and has few visitor improvements. One reservoir is stocked with rainbow trout, although the lake is sometimes empty. When the lakes and reservoirs are fully filled, the refuge provides excellent habitat for migratory bird species. The region is surrounded by sagebrush plains and Ponderosa pine groves that flourish in the region solely due to its acid-shale soils. Along with over 100 bird species, regular inhabitants include Sage Grouse, pronghorn and mule deer.
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| Designation | National Wildlife Refuge |
| Managed by | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| State | Montana |
| Size | 2,853 acres (computed from the boundary polygon) |
| FWS region | Region 6 |
| Center point | 47.1107, -108.5618 |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 23) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Weather by month
Large units span more than one climate. The station stands in for the center point, and the outer parts of the boundary can be warmer or colder.
Fire nearby
- WildfireBlue Ridge - Garfield
42 mi from the center point · 26 acres
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
- 5 miHoward Lepper Memorial Hall ↗Flatwillow, MT
- 9.3 miWinnett Block ↗Winnett, MT
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is War Horse National Wildlife Refuge?
2,853 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 War Horse National Wildlife Refuge?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
What state is War Horse National Wildlife Refuge in?
Montana.
Source: How states are assigned
How do I get to War Horse National Wildlife Refuge?
A point inside the boundary is at 47.111, -108.562. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Is there a fire near War Horse National Wildlife Refuge right now?
1 active incident within 50 miles as of 2026-09-18, the nearest Blue Ridge - Garfield at 42 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
How dark is the night sky at War Horse National Wildlife Refuge?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 23 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, very dark ground, a faint glow at most.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Are there historic places near War Horse National Wildlife Refuge?
2 National Register listings within 15 miles, including Howard Lepper Memorial Hall and Winnett Block.
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: War Horse 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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