Missouri River Headwaters State Park, Three Forks Montana

Established where Lewis and Clark discovered the Jefferson, Madison, and Gallatin rivers joining to form the Missouri River, Missouri Headwaters was a geographical focal point important to early Native Americans, trappers, traders, and settlers. Interpretive displays tell of the area's cultural and natural history.

How to get there:
4 miles northeast of Three Forks, off of Hwy 205, then onto Hwy 286.

Special events, activities:
Interpretive Displays, Ed. Presentations, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Photography, Picnic.

Park Dates
Park opens (day use): 1/1
Park closes (day use): 12/31
Campground opens: 5/1
Campground closes: 9/30

Information
Latitude: 45.90 Longitude: 111.48
Acres: 530 Elevation: 4022
Nearest waterbody: Madison & Jefferson
Nearest town: Three Forks
Nearest hospital: Bozeman

Fees
see Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website

General
Group reservations required: Yes
For reservations contact:
Ray Heagney 994-6934
Pets allowed: Yes
Seasonal manager: Yes
Camp host: Yes

Camping
Camping facilities: Yes Trailer sites: 23
Total campsites: 23 RV/trailer size limit (feet): 25
Dumpster: Yes
Grill / fire rings: Yes
Group campsite: Yes

Recreation
Trails: Yes
Hiking trails: 4.10
Interpretive trail: Yes
Interpretive kiosk: Yes
Information kiosk: Yes
Golf course nearby: Yes, (1) In Three Forks, 9 Holes
Bikes allowed: Yes
Museum nearby: Yes, (1) In Three Forks

Boating & Fishing
Boating facilities: Yes
Boat ramp: Yes
River Fishing access: Yes

Sanitation
Vault toilets: Yes
Flush toilets: Yes
Pressurized water: Yes

Contact Info:
Missouri Headwaters State Park
1400 S. 19th St.
Bozeman, MT 59715
Phone: (406) 994-4042

- content from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks