Twin Bridges, MT 59754 - Madison County

With stunning river overlooks, rolling hill venues and serene views of river and lower wetlands, The Charles Kuralt Wetlands & Wildlife Sanctuary is a scenic and untouched piece of Montana. Located 11 miles southwest of Twin Bridges in Madison County, this 110-acre sanctuary is comprised of meadows, brushy river bottom, cottonwood groves and an expansive bluff. Twin Bridges provides local conveniences while key amenities, including commercial air service, are available 50 miles north in Butte. The Charles Kuralt Wetlands & Wildlife Sanctuary boasts approximately three-quarters of a mile on the lower Big Hole River, one of Montanas best spots for wild trout fishing. Rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout call this river home. The Sanctuary includes the historic Pageville Schoolhouse with an immaculately restored exterior and a renovated teak and walnut interior functions as a one-bedroom guest home. Two fishing cabins accommodate two people each and a hand-hewn log cabin built in 1986 nestles on the bank of the Big Hole. Wildlife is abundant with moose, Whitetail and Mule deer, Bald and Golden eagles, wild turkey and Hungarian partridge. Migratory birds include Sandhill Cranes, White Pelicans and Western Tanagers. The Charles Kuralt Wetlands & Wildlife Sanctuary is the perfect retreat for one looking to relax in true Montana splendor, fish blue-ribbon trout waters and view fantastic wildlife