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Frenchtown Pond State Park

Frenchtown, MT

Frenchtown Pond State Park
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Fee: Montana residents with $9 state parks registration: no daily entrance fee. Nonresidents: $8 per vehicle, $4 walk-in/bicycle/bus. Day use only.

About this park

Frenchtown Pond State Park, established in 1972, is a day-use park built around an 18-acre pond west of Missoula. It has a beach and swimming area, and the pond offers four-season fishing for bass, perch, and hatchery trout from a fishing dock. Winter brings ice skating. The grounds include two reservable group shelters, a playground, and more than a mile of pedestrian and bike trail around the pond. An American Legion Flag and Veterans Memorial stands in the park. Visitors can also picnic, boat, and watch wildlife. The park runs educational programs, including Hooked on Fishing clinics and Junior Ranger programs that serve thousands of youth. Hours vary by season: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. October through April, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. May through August, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in September.

Contact & location

📞 (406) 542-5533
✉️ ckenyon@mt.gov
📍 18401 Frenchtown Frontage Rd., Frenchtown, MT, 59834

Nearby state parks

🌲Council Grove State Park · Missoula · 9.1 mi
🌲Milltown State Park · Missoula · 20.0 mi
🌲Travelers' Rest State Park · Lolo · 20.4 mi

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Frenchtown Pond State Park FAQ

Where is Frenchtown Pond State Park located?
Frenchtown Pond State Park is in Frenchtown, Montana, at 18401 Frenchtown Frontage Rd.. GPS coordinates: 47.02443, -114.25776. Get directions.
Is there an entrance fee at Frenchtown Pond State Park?
Montana residents with $9 state parks registration: no daily entrance fee. Nonresidents: $8 per vehicle, $4 walk-in/bicycle/bus. Day use only. Fees can change by season, so confirm with the park before you go.
How do I contact Frenchtown Pond State Park?
You can call (406) 542-5533 or email ckenyon@mt.gov. The park office can confirm RV site availability, hookups, length limits and current conditions.
Are there RV campgrounds near Frenchtown Pond State Park?
Yes. The closest RV-friendly campgrounds listed on ParkedRV are:Distances are straight-line miles.
How current is this information about Frenchtown Pond State Park?
This listing was last updated on October 4, 2026. If something is out of date, let us know and we'll fix it.