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 Virgelle Mercantile is located 8 miles off U.S. Highway 87 between Great Falls and Havre, Montana.

 FROM GREAT FALLS, Montana: Take HWY 87 north & go through the town of Loma. Go 12 miles past Loma, and after passing mile marker 66 take the next gravel road to your right ("Gardiner Road"). 

There are 2 signs at this turn-off. Our sign says: VIRGELLE MERC ANTIQUES & ACCOMMODATIONS -8 miles. BLM has a sign there for directions to Coal Banks Landing. 

Follow this gravel road to the river bottom, and when you pass through a concrete underpass, go right ("Virgelle Ferry Road North") 1/8 mile to Virgelle. (~1½ hours travel time) 

Note: The sign to "Virgelle Ferry" in Loma will direct you on 19 scenic miles of gravel road, including the historic Lewis & Clark "Decision Point", to the Virgelle Ferry crossing just one mile before the Virgelle Mercantile. 

Be advised that the ferry hours of operation are as follows, contingent upon river conditions: Virgelle Ferry Daily Schedule: (April-November); Monday-Saturday 7am-7pm; Sunday 9am-5pm

 

FROM HAVRE, Montana: Take HWY 2 west to junction of HWY 87 South, going to Great Falls. After passing through Big Sandy, continue about 7 miles and look for the HWY sign to VIRGELLE. Turn left ("Virgelle Ferry Road North") and travel 8 miles on a gravel road to Virgelle. (~1 hour travel time)