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EurekaEureka, Montana
Half a day is enough: walk the Tobacco Valley Historical Village, visit the trout hatchery, then drive on to Kalispell or Whitefish. Not a base.
Eureka is a small border town in the Tobacco Valley, 9 miles south of Canada and 65 miles northwest of Kalispell. Its main draw is the Tobacco Valley Historical Village and nearby Lake Koocanusa. Most travellers pass through on US-93; a stop of a few hours covers the sights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, snow, some services limited)
- Airport
- FCA
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Eureka911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Lincoln County Sheriff (non-emergency)406-293-4112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Eureka, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyEureka is a quiet, low-crime town.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 406-293-4112 Lincoln County Sheriff (non-emergency)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFCA Glacier Park International (Kalispell) (About 1 h 15 min drive south on US-93).
- Getting aroundCar required.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- BeerBeer (pint)$4–6
- Budget bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$80
- Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$120
- High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$180
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FCA Glacier Park International (Kalispell) (About 1 h 15 min drive south on US-93)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Feb
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Dec
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Aug (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Eureka: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
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Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
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Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
11 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
12 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Nov
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
12 rd
Dec
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car required. US-93 is the main road; everything in town is walkable but the hatchery and lake are 10+ miles out.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
US-93 south, about 45 min
Ski resort town with a lake and good restaurants.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
US-93 south, about 1 h 15 min
Largest town in the Flathead Valley; airport, shopping, museums.
Door to door: About 1 h
MT-37 east, about 40 min
Small town on the Kootenai River; Kootenai Falls nearby.
Glacier National Park (West Entrance)
goDoor to door: About 2 h
US-93 south to West Glacier, about 1 h 30 min
Going-to-the-Sun Road opens late June–October; vehicle reservation required in peak season.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Eureka town centre
Motels and a few B&Bs; walk to the historical village.
Wilderness Club Resort
Gated golf community with lake access, 5 miles north of town.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double room1 × 1 night × US$120 | US$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Gas for 100 miles (round trip from Kalispell)1 × US$25 · check | US$25 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$39 |
| Trip total≈ US$212 per person per day, bed included | US$424 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Burger and fries | $10–15 |
| Beer (pint) | $4–6 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3.50–4.50 (check) |
| Motel room (double) | $80–180 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Cell service can be spotty north of town; download offline maps.
- Lake Koocanusa has no lifeguards; swim at your own risk.
- Winter: snow on US-93, check road conditions before driving.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Lincoln County Sheriff (non-emergency)
- 406-293-4112
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Lincoln County Sheriff (non-emergency)406-293-4112
Embassy
The nearest US embassy is in Ottawa, Canada; consulates in Calgary and Vancouver. For international visitors, check your country's embassy in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kalispell (FCA) → Eureka by car: about 1 h 15 min, 65 miles
- Eureka → Whitefish by car: about 45 min, 40 miles
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Eureka. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, snow, some services limited) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Tobacco Valley Historical Village and Murray Springs Trout Hatchery with verified hours.
- Lake Koocanusa page with boat launch and camping details.
- Winter closure calendar for US-93 and MT-37.
Sources
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