Marshall Creek Wildlife Management Area: hunting and access
Marshall Creek Wildlife Management Area is 24,798 acres of land managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Region 2, inside Hunting District 285. FWP's rule for the area: Open all year.
Data updated October 2026. Area facts: FWP's page for Marshall Creek WMA, read 2026-10-17. Boundary: FWP GIS.
National forestState trust landFWP landOther publicMarshall Creek WMAHunting district lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 24,798 acres (FWP) |
|---|---|
| FWP region | Region 2, West-central Montana |
| Hunting districts | HD 285 |
| Rules | Open all year. |
| Camping | Allowed (FWP) |
| Hunter access | Refer to current hunting regulations for hunting and weapons restrictions. |
| Elevation | 4244 ft |
| Nearest towns | Seeley Lake (6 mi), Condon (15 mi) and Evaro (17 mi) |
What is Marshall Creek WMA for?
FWP describes Marshall Creek WMA as open to public use all year: motorized travel on open roads, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, riding and mountain biking. About 35 miles of road are open to wheeled vehicles in the snow-free season; the roads are not plowed in winter.
From FWP's Marshall Creek WMA page.
What are the rules on Marshall Creek WMA?
Open all year. Wheeled motor vehicles stay on the designated open roads all year, and snowmobiles stay on open roads from April 1 to November 30. Camping is limited to 16 days. Firewood cutting is for dead or downed trees and needs an FWP permit; groups of more than 15, commercial use and trapping need permits too (FWP Region 2, 406-542-5500).
Hunter access, as FWP puts it: Refer to current hunting regulations for hunting and weapons restrictions.
FWP prints a map of the area with its roads and rules: Marshall Creek WMA map (PDF). Hunting follows the regulations of the district the ground is in.
Which hunting districts is Marshall Creek WMA in?
All of Marshall Creek WMA lies in Hunting District 285. Each district's FWP harvest estimate, for the whole district, not the WMA alone:
| District | WMA acres in it | Elk harvested (district) | Deer harvested (district) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD 285 Monture | 24,791 | 113 (2025) | 1,107 (2025) |
Harvest: FWP Harvest Estimates (elk and deer, 2020 to 2025). WMA acres in each district measured by FilledTag from FWP's boundaries.
How do you get to Marshall Creek WMA?
Located in Missoula county, about 6 miles NW of Seeley Lake. Road access is from State highway 83 via forest roads #552 (between Lakes Alva and Inez) and #4339 (off Boy Scout Rd. northwest of Seeley Lake).
Highways within 8 miles: MT 83. Nearest towns: Seeley Lake (6 miles), Condon (15 miles), Evaro (17 miles) and Arlee (18 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is Marshall Creek WMA open?
Open all year, by FWP's rule for the area. Hunting seasons are set by the district's regulations.
Can you camp on Marshall Creek WMA?
FWP lists camping as allowed on Marshall Creek WMA, with pack in/pack out. Follow the area's posted rules.
Which hunting district is Marshall Creek WMA in?
All of it is in Hunting District 285 (Monture).
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Where these facts come from
- Area description, rules, species, facilities and directions: FWP, Marshall Creek WMA.
- Boundary and acres: FWP wildlife management area boundaries. Surrounding public land: Montana Cadastral Public Lands, Montana State Library, published 2026.
- District harvest: FWP Harvest Estimates (elk and deer, 2020 to 2025).
FilledTag is not part of Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.