HUNGRY HORSE, Mont. - Today, the Bureau of Reclamation announced the Hungry Horse Dam Visitor Center will be opened to full capacity. The visitor center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MDT through Oct. 9.
Reclamation will continue to follow the recommended guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fully vaccinated visitors are not required to wear a mask.
Exhibits about the history of Hungry Horse Dam and its importance to the Federal Columbia River Power System are featured. Outdoor, guided walking tours are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. A maximum of 12 people is allowed on the tour. Tour availability is limited and subject to change. To sign up for the tour, please visit the visitor center front desk. For accessible accommodations, call 406-387-5241, extension 361.
“Our outdoor, guided walking tours are new this year," said Hungry Horse Hungry Horse Field Office Manager Bill Dykes. “Please remember tours are limited; sign up in advance to secure a spot. Tours will not be available from Aug. 2 to Aug. 13 due to crews inspecting a fixed wheel gate on top of the dam."
Hungry Horse Dam is located off Highway 2 in Hungry Horse, Mont. Directional signs located on Highway 2 indicate the road leading to the visitor center. From Highway 2 travel about 4.5 miles to the visitor center at the north end of the dam.
For a full list of the changes and safety guidelines, please visit our website at https://www.usbr.gov/pn/hungryhorse/info/index.html or call 406-387-5241, extension 347.
Source: Bureau of Reclamation
