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Wolf PointWolf Point, Montana
Give Wolf Point one night, not a base: the Amtrak stop, the July rodeo or the August pow-wow are the reasons to get off US-2 here.
Wolf Point is a Hi-Line town of about 2,600 people and the largest community on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, home to both the Assiniboine and Sioux. It sits on US-2 in northeastern Montana, with an unstaffed Amtrak stop on the daily Empire Builder and twice-daily Cape Air flights to Billings. Sights are thin; the rodeo, the pow-wow and the Missouri River country around it are the draw. Most travellers pass through in an afternoon or stay a single night.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, snow, few services)
- Airport
- OLF
- Nights
- 1
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.
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- Day plans checked against opening hours
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Official sites
Emergency numbers for Wolf Point911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison control1-800-222-1222
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
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- 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
- SafetyA quiet, low-crime town; the real risks are winter driving on US-2, long gaps between fuel stops and alcohol-fuelled trouble late on Main Street.
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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 · 1-800-222-1222 Poison control
- 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.
- AirportOLF L.M.
- Getting aroundA car is the practical way to see anything beyond Main Street; US-2 and MT-13 meet here.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- Sit-down mealBurger or steak dinner$15–30
- Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$10–16
- BeerDraught beer at the brewery$6–8
- Budget bedMotel family room (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$120
- Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$110
- High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$160
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · 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
- OLF L.M. Clayton Airport (Cape Air to Billings twice daily; about 5 km (3.1 mi) north of town on MT-25 (check))OLF L.M. Clayton Airport (Cape Air to Billings twice daily; about 3.1 mi (5 km) north of town on MT-25 (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Feb
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Mar
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C) low), wettest Jun (10 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Wolf Point: 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
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
6 rd
Feb
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
5 rd
Mar
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
6 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
5 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
5 rd
Dec
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
6 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
A car is the practical way to see anything beyond Main Street; US-2 and MT-13 meet here. The town core is walkable in about 15 minutes end to end. Amtrak's Empire Builder stops at 320 Front St, unstaffed, with restrooms only. No local bus.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Fort Peck and the reservoir
goDoor to door: About 40 min
US-2 west then MT-24, about 30 min by car
Montana's largest body of water, dam, museum and a summer theatre season; a half day or a night.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
US-2 west, about 1 h 15 min by car
Bigger town with more food, fuel and a hospital; useful supply stop.
Sidney
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
US-2 east, about 1 h 45 min by car
Long empty drive for a modest town; go only if you are heading that way.
Door to door: About 3 h
US-2 west, about 3 h by car
Too far for a return day; sleep there if you are chasing the dinosaur museum.
Plentywood
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
MT-13 north, about 1 h 30 min by car
Quiet border country; check fuel and food before you commit.
Scobey
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
MT-13 north then MT-5, about 2 h by car
A long, empty run for a small town; combine with Plentywood if you go.
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.
US-2 strip (west end)
The two motels sit here, walkable to the diner; truck parking at the Homestead Inn.
Downtown Main Street
Brewery, museum and Amtrak platform within a few blocks; quiet after dark.
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
- $70–110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–180 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double room1 × 1 night × US$110 | US$110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Amtrak Empire Builder, one segment (coach)2 × US$40 · check | US$80 |
| Cape Air OLF to Billings, one way2 × US$120 · check | US$240 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$70 |
| Trip total≈ US$385 per person per day, bed included | US$770 |
Only two motels in town; book ahead in rodeo and pow-wow weeks.
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Diner breakfast | $10–16 |
| Burger or steak dinner | $15–30 |
| Draught beer at the brewery | $6–8 |
| Gallon of petrolcheck | $3–4 |
| Motel room, one night | $80–160 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Amtrak station is unstaffed and trains can arrive at unsociable hours: check the timetable before you book a bed.
- Cell coverage and fuel get sparse east and west on US-2: fill up in Glasgow or Sidney.
- Winter brings snow, ice and long stretches of open road; services thin out.
- The Wolf Point Museum opens June through August only.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Poison control
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Poison control1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No embassy or consulate here; nearest consular services are in Denver or Minneapolis (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Amtrak Empire Builder, Wolf Point to Chicago: about $150–250 coach, 1 night (check)
- Cape Air OLF to Billings: about $120 one way, about 1 h (check)
- Taxi across town: $8–15 (check)
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- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the toilet?
- Do you take cards? — Can I pay by card?
- How much is it? — How much is it?
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink.
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 Wolf Point. 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, few services) · 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
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for OLF: Cape Air arrival times, taxi or pickup fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster on Main Street with rescue anchors: Amtrak platform, museum, brewery, diner.
- Place pages with verified hours (museum, brewery, disc golf) and eat pages with last orders.
- Event fixtures for the Wild Horse Stampede and Wadopana Pow-wow so dates can go green.