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State Park on Frenchtown Pond

 

 
Open: Jan 1 - Dec 31
Size: 41 acres
Elevation: 3022 ft
Nearest Town: Missoula

Frenchtown Pond State Park Brochure Bring the whole family out for a day of picnicking, swimming, fishing, sailboarding, paddling, snorkeling, walking, or just relaxing in the fresh air with your favorite book. This small, spring-fed lake is a short drive from Missoula and easily accessible off Interstate 90. A new playground provides a safe place for youngsters to climb and slide. Sport fish include largemouth bass, black bullheads, yellow perch and pumpkinseeds. There is non-motorized boating only in this day-use-only park. Frenchtown Pond hosts the Garden City Triathlon, a complete triathlon event including swimming, biking and running, on Labor Day weekend. There are many age categories, including a Kid's Triathalon. This popular event has approximately 450 participants, spectators, and volunteers. You can now enjoy Frenchtown Pond year-round. Summer hours are 9 AM to 9 PM. From October 1 through April 30, park hours are 6 AM to 7 PM. Reduced services and facilities are available during this period. Check out the current weather conditions in Frenchtown.

Frenchtown Pond State Park is located on Frenchtown Pond

Directions
Directions

15 miles west of Missoula on I-90 at Frenchtown Exit #89, then 1 mile west on Frontage Rd.
(Lat 47.024, Lng -114.258)

Contact Information
Contact Information

If you have questions or comments please send mail to: Frenchtown Pond, FWP Region 2 Office, 3201 Spurgin Road Missoula, MT  59804  or call (406) 542-5500 .

Restrictions & Closures
Restrictions & Closures
Pet Restriction
No Pets.
Boating Restriction
Restrictions apply to boating.
Vehicle Length
Data not available.
Activities
Activities
  • Difficult Accessibility
    Fishing
  • Difficult Accessibility
    Swimming
  • Easy Accessibility
    Picnicking
  • Bicycling
  • Easy Accessibility
    Group Use
  • Hiking
  • Boating - non-motorized
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
  • Information Kiosk/Map
  • Park Host
  • Playground
  • Public Phone
Picnic Site
Picnic Site
  • Grill (Pedestal)
  • Easy Accessibility
    Group Use - Sheltered
  • Picnic Table
Sanitation/Water
Sanitation/Water
  • Drinking Water
  • Garbage Bins
  • Toilet (Flush)
  • Water (Pressurized)
Trail
Trail
  • Hiking Trail - 1 mile
Fees
Fees
Day Use
$5.00
Non-Resident, Vehicle
Walk or Bike In
$3.00
Non-Resident Per person