Milltown State Park
"Missoula is the closest major city and the main gateway for day trips, dining, lodging, and outdoor recreation. Visitors from Missoula often come for a quick riverfront outing or to explore the park's restoration story."
A riverfront park at the confluence of the Clark Fork and Blackfoot rivers, known for restoration history and scenic views.
Travelers' Rest State Park
"Missoula is the nearest major city and the most common base for visiting the park. Travelers can combine the historic site with dining, lodging, and other attractions in the Missoula Valley."
A historic Lewis and Clark campsite and interpretive park near Missoula.
Frenchtown Pond State Park
"Missoula visitors often come for a quick swim, picnic, or fishing outing without leaving the valley. It is the closest major city and the main access point for day trips."
A spring-fed day-use park west of Missoula with swimming, fishing, and picnic areas.
Fort Owen State Park
"Missoula is the largest nearby city and a major source of day visitors. People from Missoula come for a short road trip, local history, and a peaceful rural setting."
A historic frontier trading post site in the Bitterroot Valley.