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Montana State Parks: Missouri River Headwaters

Missouri Headwaters

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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. more info

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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
Day use fee, nonresident: $5
Camping fee, on-season: $12 
Camping fee, off-season: $10

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

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