Thompson Falls State Park is a public recreation area occupying 36 acres (15 ha) on the banks of the Clark Fork River, two miles northwest of Thompson Falls, Montana. The state park features a boat launch, children's fishing pond, and riverside trail with mature pine forests surrounding 17 campsites, a group use area, picnicking facilities, birdwatching, and nature walks.[2][5][6]
| Thompson Falls State Park | |
|---|---|
 Clark Fork River at Thompson Falls State Park | |
  Location in Montana | |
| Location | Sanders County, Montana, United States |
| Nearest city | Thompson Falls, Montana |
| Coordinates | 47°37′03″N 115°23′29″W / 47.61750°N 115.39139°W[1] |
| Area | 36 acres (15 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 2,333 ft (711 m)[1] |
| Designation | Montana state park |
| Established | 1960[3] |
| Visitors | 36,059 (in 2023)[4] |
| Administrator | Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks |
| Website | Thompson Falls State Park |
References
edit- ^ a b "Thompson Falls State Recreation Area". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ a b "Thompson Falls State Park". Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ^ "Park Origin by Date". Montana State Parks. 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
- ^ Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (May 6, 2024). "2023 Montana State Parks Annual Visitation Report" (PDF). fwp.mt.gov. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Montana State Parks Guide". Montana State Parks. 2014. p. 22. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
- ^ "Thompson Falls State Park". Montana Office of Tourism. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
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