Frenchtown Pond State Park
Overview
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 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. From October 1 through April 30, park hours are 6:00 am to 7:00 pm. Reduced services and facilities are available during this period.
Activities
Boating
Only non-motorized boats are permitted on Frenchtown Pond, and boating is a great way to take in the area's scenery.
Bicycling
Explore the park by bike on roads and designated trails.
Fishing
Sport fish include largemouth bass, black bullheads, yellow perch and pumpkinseeds.
Hiking
Explore the park by foot on the one-mile hiking trail.
Picnicking
A sheltered picnic site includes tables and grills. This park is for day-use only, no camping is permitted.
Water Sports
Swimming is a popular pastime in Frenchtown Pond.
Seasonality/Weather
You can now enjoy Frenchtown Pond year-round. Summer hours are 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. From October 1 through April 30, park hours are 6:00 am to 7:00 pm. Reduced services and facilities are available during this period.
Directions
Driving
15 miles west of Missoula on I-90 at Frenchtown Exit #89, then 1 mile west on Frontage Rd.
Phone Numbers
Primary
(406) 542-5500Links
Official URL
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