Living in Marion brings you to a quiet community near Little Bitterroot Lake in Flathead County. This unincorporated area of approximately 1,100 residents sits just off U.S. Highway 2 about 21 miles from Kalispell, offering a peaceful rural atmosphere with access to outdoor activities. Families are drawn to Marion School District 54 and proximity to the Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge, which provides habitat for diverse wildlife including waterfowl, deer, elk, moose, and black bears. With its location near the Flathead National Forest and a short drive to larger communities for shopping and services, Marion creates a small-town environment for those seeking space, nature, and tranquility away from tourist traffic.
Marion may be small, but this community proves good things come in peaceful packages. Located near Little Bitterroot Lake with only around 1,100 residents, Marion offers a wildlife refuge where you can spot everything from waterfowl to moose to black bears—though we promise your neighbors are much friendlier than the bears. This is where Montana living gets real: no traffic jams, no big-box stores, just pure mountain tranquility. If you're looking to escape the rat race without actually having to race anywhere, Marion's your finish line. The community sits just off Highway 2, making it accessible enough to get groceries but remote enough that nobody will bother you while you're enjoying your front porch coffee and wildlife watching.