Koo-Koo-Sint Bighorn Sheep Viewing Site

This site offers visitors an excellent opportunity to see close-up views of bighorn sheep grazing in a meadow. The peak viewing months are November and December, but there's a good chance of seeing bighorns October through May. At Koo-koo-sint viewing site, six interpretive signs describe the natural history of bighorn sheep, their habitat, and the geology of this Clark Fork River valley.

At a Glance

Usage:	Light
Restrictions:	Do not approach the wildlife. Please view our Visitor Guidelines.
Closest Towns:	Thompson Falls, Montana
Water:	No drinking water available
Restroom:	None
Information Center:	Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District, 406-826-3821

General Information

Directions: From Thompson Falls, travel east on state highway 200 for 8 miles. Viewing area is on north side of the highway.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Viewing Wildlife

This area provides an excellent opportunity to observe bighorn sheep in the fall/winter/spring. Male clashing horns in October is especially spectacular.

Species

bighorn sheep, elk, bald eagles, peregrine falcons

Interpretive Areas

6 interpretive signs available at this site, in addition to the sheep viewing area. Learn about these animals and their habitat. "Koo-Koo-Sint" is an American Indian name for "Man-Who-Looks-at-the-Stars," given to David Thompson, a surveyor of the Rocky Mountain regions.