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Frenchtown Pond State Park
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FRENCHTOWN POND STATE PARK
FRENCHTOWN POND STATE PARK
3201 Spurgin Road
Missoula, Montana   59804

Phone: 406-542-5500
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This five-acre, spring-fed lake has a maximum depth of about ten feet. A variety of fish-sunfish, bass and bullhead provide fair catches during the summer. Frenchtown Pond is also a favorite place to practice boardsailing, kayaking, canoeing, and snorkeling. The park covers 41 acres at 3,169 feet elevation and is a day use only site. No pets are allowed at any time at this park. Facilities and services at the park include: both flush and vault toilets, group use area, group shelter, grills/firerings, picnic tables, trash cans, drinking water, RV dump station, food, interpretive and educational programs, and several ?Special Events' that are scheduled throughout the summer months. Three public golf courses are located nearby in Missoula, as well as, numerous museums. Day use fees per vehicle are charged from 5/1 - 9/30.
Fishing
Enjoy fishing in a serene environment, with options for both shore and boat angling. The pond is home to largemouth bass, yellow perch and pumpkinseed sunfish. It's an ideal spot for beginners due to the calm waters of this 18-acre spring-fed lake.


Location
Frenchtown Pond State Park is located near Missoula

Picnicking
Frenchtown Pond State Park offers picnic tables and grills, perfect for a family outing. No reservation is required to use them.
Birding
Birdwatchers can enjoy spotting various species such as waterfowl, songbirds and raptors. The park's wetland habitat attracts diverse birdlife.

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Jellystone Park
9900 Jellystone Avenue
Missoula, MT
406-543-9400
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Directions
Frenchtown Pond State Park is located 15 miles west of Missoula on I-90 at Frenchtown exit, then 1 mile west on Frontage Road.

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