Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge is a 2,800-acre (1,100 ha) National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) along the Bitterroot River in southwestern Montana, U.S.[2][3] Established in 1964 as Ravalli NWR, it was renamed in 1978 in honor of the late Senator Lee Metcalf, a native of Montana.

The refuge was set aside for the protection of migratory bird species.

[4] About 235 species of birds have been documented on the refuge, with over 100 nesting there.

[5] The refuge's wildlife viewing area covers 160 acres (65 ha) of wetlands and riparian woodland.

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