Overview
Eureka is a small town in the Tobacco Valley of Northwestern Montana, close to the Canadian border. It is also close to Lake Koocanusa, a reservoir on the Kootenai River with recreational opportunities.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 3 places to stay
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Best things about Eureka
Tobacco Valley Historical Village
Murray Springs Trout Hatchery
Visit the hatchery to see rainbow and cutthroat trout. Learn about Montana's fish management practices. There is an interpretive center and tours can be arranged by appointment.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 87°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Superior)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- FCA Glacier Park International Airport, Kalispell — 54 mi away. Directions
- MSO Missoula Montana Airport, Missoula — 143 mi away. Directions
- GEG Spokane International Airport, Spokane — 144 mi away (major hub). Directions
Eureka is on U.S. Route 93 (US-93), 9 mi south of the Canadian border and 65 mi northwest of Kalispell.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Tobacco Valley Historical Village
- Afternoon Murray Springs Trout Hatchery
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
Eureka is on U.S. Route 93 (US-93), 9 mi south of the Canadian border and 65 mi northwest of Kalispell.
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