Park · Swimming area

Frenchtown Pond State Park

Bring the whole family out for a day of picnicking, swimming, fishing, walking, or just relaxing in the fresh air with your favorite book.

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About this place

Frenchtown Pond State Park was established in 1972 and in the generations since, the park, and its 18-acre pond, has been a popular site for picnics, swimming and paddling sports as well as four-season fishing for bass, perch and hatchery trout.

Practical information

Address: 18401 Frenchtown Frontage Road Frenchtown, MT 59834
Arrival: Frenchtown Pond State Park is located 17 miles west of Missoula on I-90, near the community of Frenchtown in Missoula County.
Parking: Parking
Fees: Montana residents who pay the $9 state parks fee with their annual vehicle registration have no daily entrance fees to state parks. For residents who don't include this in their vehicle registration, non-resident day use fees apply. Day use entrance fee with a vehicle: $8. Day use entrance fee as a walk-in, bicycle or bus passenger: $4. With a Nonresident Entrance Pass: Free.
Hours: October 1 through April 30: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm. May 1 through August 31: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. September 1 through September 30: 9:00 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Dogs: All pets must be kept on a leash and not left unattended. Campers are responsible to clean up after their pet. Not all facilities allow pets.
Use rules: The park is a day-use-only site.
Managed by: State agency
Phone: 406-542-5533
Email: ckenyon@mt.gov