Nestled between the Swan Mountains to the east and the Mission Mountains to the west, Swan River NWR lies south of Swan Lake, within the Swan River flood plain. The valley floor is generally flat but rises steeply to adjacent forested mountain sides. Swan River once meandered widely through the floodplain, but silt deposits gradually forced the river to flow along the west side of the valley, leaving a series of oxbow sloughs within the refuge floodplain. Approximately 1,254 acres of the refuge consists of wetland/grassland habitat with dense stands of reed canary grass are mixed with native reeds and sedges. The remaining acreage consists of forested uplands dominated by old growth fir, spruce, cedar, and larch. In places, large cottonwood trees shade the banks of the Swan River.
To film in Swan River NWR, commercial filmmakers and photographers will need to apply for a permit with the refuge’s administrative office using the Commercial Activities Special Use Permit Application.
Visit the refuge's website for detailed information about the refuge. Visit FWS permits website to learn more about their permitting process. Also visit the Montana Film Office permits page to view maps and permitting info and the permit application.
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406-727-7400
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