Montana State Parks :: Council Grove

Council Grove

STATE PARK

Enjoy the natural features and solitude of this day-use park on the Clark Fork River, and learn about its historical significance as the site of the Hellgate Treaty.

CLOSURES/RESTRICTIONS

No fires allowed at this site.

HOURS & LOCATION

SEASON AND HOURS
Park
Open daily all year
Daylight hours

LOCATION
11249 Mullan Road
Missoula, MT 59808
Latitude/Longitude: (46.91302 / -114.15477)

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MEET THE PARK MANAGER
Photo of Mike Hathaway, Council Grove State Park Manager

Mike Hathaway began his career with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks 32 years ago on the Smith River, and has served in various capacities in numerous parks throughout the state. Mike hails from the Flint, Michigan area. He came to Montana to attend college at Montana State University in 1970. Mike has a B.S. in Agriculture, with a major in Recreation Area Management from MSU.

CONTACT

CONTACT INFO
Mailing Address:
Council Grove State Park
c/o FWP Region 2 Headquarters
3201 Spurgin Rd
Missoula, MT 59804

Phone: 406-542-5500
Email: mhathaway@mt.gov

Council Grove

STATE PARK

Visit and experience the nature and solitude of Council Grove State Park and reflect on the park's history.

In 1855, on this site, Isaac Stevens negotiated the Hellgate Treaty between the U. S. government and the Salish, Kootenai, and Pend d'Orielle Indians to create the Flathead Reservation. The treaty was signed here on July 16, 1855.

Council Grove State Park contains large, old-growth ponderosa pines, grassy fields by the park picnic area, and cottonwoods along the Clark Fork.

This site is composed of 187 acres at an elevation of 3,198 feet.

This is a day-use-only site. Vehicle size is limited to passenger cars.

Activities Available