Bob Marshall Wilderness Area
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Area is a congressionally-designated wilderness area located in Western Montana region of the United States. Head 35 mi east of Swan Lake to reach it. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1964.
A park & preserve, 35 mi east of Swan Lake
Plan where you’ll sleep
No town within 30 miles has many hotels or campgrounds. Look at the towns below, or plan to camp. Where to stay ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 20°. When to go ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–79°. When to go ↓
Established in 1964
Bob Marshall Wilderness dates from 1964. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
When to go
Use the months below to time a visit to Bob Marshall Wilderness.
Bob Marshall Wilderness Area
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Area is a congressionally-designated wilderness area located in Western Montana region of the United States. It is named after Bob Marshall (1901–1939), an early forester in the federal government, conservationist, and co-founder of The Wilderness Society. In the 1930s while working for the United States Forest Service, Marshall was largely responsible for designation of large areas to be preserved as roadless within lands administered by the Forest Service; he achieved this through promulgation of various regulations. Formally designated in 1964, the Bob Marshall Wilderness extends for 60 miles (97 km) along the Continental Divide and consists of 1,009,356 acres (4,084.72 km2).
- Type
- Park & preserve
- Established
- 1964
- Area
- 1,660 square miles
- Wikipedia readers
- 12K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Bob Marshall Wilderness
The nearest towns with places to stay are Condon (3).
Condon
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
320 people · 34% vacation homes
35 mi southwest of Bob Marshall Wilderness
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Bob Marshall Wilderness | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condon 34% vacation homes | 35 mi southwest | 55 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 320 | $410K |
| Swan Lake 55% vacation homes | 35 mi west | 50 min | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 211 | $576K |
| Snowslip 79% vacation homes | 36 mi northwest | 55 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 71 | $675K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near Bob Marshall Wilderness
Places worth adding lie within 66 miles.
48 mi LakeFlathead Lake
56 mi MountainTriple Divide Peak114 mi CaveTears of the Turtle Cave
64 mi LakeSaint Mary Lake214 mi Ski areaTeton Pass Ski Resort39 runs · 910 ft vertical
63 mi Park & preserveCSKT Bison Range65 mi National ParkGlacier National Park3.1M visitors a year62 mi Ski areaBlacktail Mountain Ski Area23 runs · 1,421 ft verticalPhoto credits
Flathead Lake: The original uploader was Cactus.man at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Triple Divide Peak: Eggbones, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Saint Mary Lake: Ken Thomas (talk · contribs), Public domain · CSKT Bison Range: Paul Frederickson, CC BY 2.5
Asked about Bob Marshall Wilderness
What town is Bob Marshall Wilderness near?
Swan Lake, MT, about 35 miles west.
When is the best time to visit Bob Marshall Wilderness?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–79°.
What is the closest airport to Bob Marshall Wilderness?
Glacier Park (FCA), about 65 miles away. The nearest big hub is Spokane (GEG), about 208 miles.
Where should I stay near Bob Marshall Wilderness?
Condon (35 mi, 3 places to stay).
Tips from Swan Lake
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.