Thompson Falls State Park
Thompson Falls State Park | |
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Clark Fork River at Thompson Falls State Park | |
Location | Sanders, Montana, United States |
Coordinates | 47°37′03″N 115°23′29″W / 47.61750°N 115.39139°WCoordinates: 47°37′03″N 115°23′29″W / 47.61750°N 115.39139°W[1] |
Area | 36 acres (15 ha) |
Elevation | 2,333 ft (711 m)[1] |
Established | 1960[2] |
Governing body | Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks |
Website | Thompson Falls State Park |
Thompson Falls State Park is a public recreation area occupying 36 acres (15 ha) on the banks of the Clark Fork River, one mile 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, and picnicking facilities.[3] Activities include boating, fishing, picnicking, birdwatching, and nature walks.[4] The park is fully open from spring to fall and available for walk-in day use during the rest of the year.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Thompson Falls State Recreation Area". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ^ "Park Origin by Date". Montana State Parks. 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Thompson Falls State Park". Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
External links
- Thompson Falls State Park Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks