Frenchtown Pond State Park, State park with spring-fed lake in Frenchtown, Montana
Frenchtown Pond State Park is a 41-acre (17 ha) day-use recreation area ten miles (16 km) northwest of Missoula, in Frenchtown, Montana. Its centerpiece is a small spring-fed lake reaching a maximum depth of eighteen feet (5.5 m), used for fishing, swimming and non-motorized boating.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks created this recreation area in 1972. The park was developed to provide a supervised spot for swimming and fishing near Missoula.
The park lies in Frenchtown, a community named for the French-speaking Métis and Canadian families who settled the valley in the 1800s. The pond and its day-use grounds remain a local gathering spot for fishing and swimming.
The park has flush toilets, picnic tables, grills, fire rings, group shelters, and a fishing dock for visitor use. Summer hours extend until 9 PM, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the waterfront.
The spring-fed lake reaches a maximum depth of 18 feet (5.5 m) and covers part of the park's 41 acres (17 ha). The park sits at 923 m above sea level in a valley about 2.4 km west of Frenchtown and 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Missoula.
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