Thompson Falls State Park
Clark Fork River at Thompson Falls State Park
Map showing the location of Thompson Falls State Park
Map showing the location of Thompson Falls State Park
Location in Montana
LocationSanders County, Montana, United States
Nearest cityThompson Falls, Montana
Coordinates47°37′03″N 115°23′29″W / 47.61750°N 115.39139°W / 47.61750; -115.39139[1]
Area36 acres (15 ha)[2]
Elevation2,333 ft (711 m)[1]
DesignationMontana state park
Established1960[3]
AdministratorMontana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
WebsiteThompson 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, 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][4][5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Thompson Falls State Recreation Area". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ a b "Thompson Falls State Park". Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  3. ^ "Park Origin by Date". Montana State Parks. 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  4. ^ "Montana State Parks Guide". Montana State Parks. 2014. p. 22. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  5. ^ "Thompson Falls State Park". Montana Office of Tourism. Retrieved May 28, 2018.

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