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Threemile Wildlife Management Area

Threemile WMA is managed primarily to provide winter range habitat for big game, as well as wildlife viewing and hunting opportunities. This WMA provides diverse habitat from dense conifer forest to aspen-dominated riparian areas to open grassland.

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Threemile
Photo from myfwp.mt.gov

Practical information

Town
Other towns
Arrival
From Florence, take the Eastside Highway (Route 203) east and then south for 6.1 miles: at Threemile Creek Road turn left (east) and proceed 3.3 miles; after passing Lone Rock School, turn left (north) and go 4.1 miles (passing Brown Valley Ranch) to where the road crosses Threemile Creek; immediately after this, take the right-hand fork of the road and follow signs to the WMA entrance.
Parking
The department may designate and sign individual parking spaces or groups of parking spaces for vehicle parking, boat trailer parking, day use parking, and registered camper parking at public use sites. Parking outside of these designated, signed parking spaces is prohibited.
Fees
Conservation License - MT Resident: 8.0; Conservation License - MT Resident Senior 62+: 4.0; Conservation License - MT Resident Youth 12-17: 4.0; Conservation License - Nonresident: 10.0
Hours
Opens noon on May 15 through December 1st.
Dogs
Domestic animals (e.g., pets) within a developed area must be physically restrained or on a leash no greater than eight feet in length at all times.
Use rules
Pack in/Pack out
Managed by
State agency

Activities

  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Amphitheater events
  • Cultural events
  • Group use
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Hunting
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Wildlife viewing

Amenities

  • Parking
  • Restroom

Sources