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Colstrip

Colstrip is a town in Rosebud district, Montana, United States of about 2,336 people. Within 50 km by road there are 28 places to visit: 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Fort Custer and Fort Keogh.

45.8842° N, 106.6236° WPop. 2,336

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Within 30 km12 places
Within 50 km28
Must-see2
Notable232
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Colstrip

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:47 pm

81 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Colstrip
  2. Colstrip Evaporation Pond Damdam · 45 min
  3. Wildhorse Pasture Damdam · 45 min
  4. Lee Number 9 Damdam · 45 min
  5. Vassaus Number 11 Damdam · 45 min
  6. Philbrick Number 3 Damdam · 45 min
  7. Back in Colstrip
Today’s loopColstripStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Colstrip?

Castle Rock Saddle Dam (dam, about 1 km), Colstrip Evaporation Pond Dam (dam, about 4 km), Lee Number 9 Dam (dam, about 15 km), Vassaus Number 11 Dam (dam, about 21 km), Philbrick Number 3 Dam (dam, about 22 km), Sand Number 2 Dam (dam, about 23 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Colstrip?

28 places on Spotwander: 24 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest lake to Colstrip?

Castle Rock Saddle Dam, about 1 km by road; Colstrip Evaporation Pond Dam (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Colstrip?

Red Butte, about 33 km by road; Painted Hill (43 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Colstrip?

Start in Colstrip, visit Colstrip Evaporation Pond Dam, then Wildhorse Pasture Dam, then Lee Number 9 Dam, then Vassaus Number 11 Dam, then Philbrick Number 3 Dam, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

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