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DESTINATIONMISSOULA.ORG/DOWNTOWN-RIVER-MAP

CLARK FORK RIVERMilltown State Park

to Downtown Missoula

HAVE FUNPeople, partnerships and a shared stewardship vision have sustained the Clark Fork, Blackfoot, and Bitterroot Rivers’ natural values and recreation experiences. River users can thank dozens of private landowners, public land managers and nonprofit partners for decades of stewardship along these rivers. In supporting these organizations and their work, you join a community of people dedicated to the long-term vibrancy of western Montana’s rivers.

JOIN US!This project was spearheaded by the Three Rivers Collaborative, a group of community members working together for the benefit of Missoula-area rivers and the people who value them. Please join us! threeriverscollaborative@gmail.com

OUR RIVERS

Rivers provide tremendous natural, recreational,

and economic benefits to Missoula. They sustain

life for fish and wildlife, while keeping us close to

nature. Whether you are visiting for a day or are

a lifelong resident, we all play a role in caring for

Missoula’s rivers. Thank you for keeping the rivers

healthy and safe for all!

CLARK FORK RIVER: MILLTOWN STATE PARK TO DOWNTOWN MISSOULA

MONTANA OFFICE OF TOURISM AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

ATHENA PHOTOGRAPHY

TAYLAR ROBBINS/DESTINATION MISSOULA

TAYLAR ROBBINS/DESTINATION MISSOULA

KEEP THE RIVER CLEAN & HEALTHY• Pack out all trash: grab a free mesh river bag at a

grocery or hardware store to collect your trash

• Use designated restrooms and porta-potties

• Observe wildlife from a distance

BE FRIENDLY

Remember, you’re sharing the river with others.

• Put in and take out at designated locations

• Do not block roads or access to the launch area and be thoughtful of others

• Prepare outside the boat launch area and clear the launch area as soon as possible

• Be prepared to encounter and yield to other river users

• Profanity and obnoxious behavior are inappropriate and offensive

• Respect private property and neighboring landowners. Do not trespass

• Outside of public access areas, stay below the ordinary high-water mark

BE SAFERivers are powerful natural systems that should be respected.

• Life jackets improve safety and are your best friend on the water

• Do not bring glass to river access areas or on your float trip

• Boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs is dangerous—be responsible when drinking alcohol on and around the river

TRANSPORTATIONBecause parking is limited at all sites, consider

• CARPOOL: Missoula In Motion’s Carpool Finder

• BIKE IT: www.tiny.cc/MissoulaBikeMap

• ZERO-FARE MOUNTAIN LINE: Route 4 to the river (Tamarack Road or Milltown State Park)

• RIDESHARE: Uber, Lyft, Green Cab, Yellow Taxi

PARKINGParking congestion creates challenges for neighbors, land managers, and public safety. Consider carpooling, transit or shuttle services, and/or rideshare options. Park only in designated areas. Do not park on Tamarack Road/Juniper Drive from the junction of Highway 200 to the entrance of the Confluence Area of Milltown State Park.

RIVER ACCESS AT MILLTOWN STATE PARKThe Confluence Area of Milltown State Park offers floaters hand-carry access to the river. There’s no parking along the interior park road but room for 80 vehicles at the parking area. Please be aware that out-of-state vehicles are subject to an $8 nonresident entry fee. The gate is closed and locked nightly and reopened at 9 am. No overnight parking allowed. Outside the park, there is additional parking along the road at the end of Juniper Drive. The gated railroad underpass leads pedestrians to the parking area and river. The park’s walk-in hours are sunrise to sunset.

LEARN MORE• Fish, Wildlife & Parks: www.fwp.mt.gov

• Montana State Parks, Milltown State Park: www.stateparks.mt.gov/milltown

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COMMON FLOAT TRIPSFloat times vary based upon stream flow and floating vessel.

Typical Float Time Put In Take Out HighlightsMid-Summer

4 Hour Milltown State Park Silver Park or Hellgate Canyon & West Broadway Island Brennan’s Wave

2 Hour Milltown State Park Sha-Ron Milltown Dam site

2 Hour Sha-Ron Jacobs Island Hellgate Canyon

1 Hour Jacobs Island Silver Park or Brennan’s Wave & West Broadway Island Riverfront Trail

Access Parking Hours Boat Launch Restrooms Garbage or Walk-In Cans

Caras Park Yes: Paid Parking at Day Use Walk-In Yes Yes& Brennan’s Park Place Garage; 6am-11pmWave Lease Parking FREE evenings/weekends

McCormick Yes Day Use Walk-In Yes YesPark 6am-11pm

Silver Park Yes: 150 Spaces. Day Use Boat ramp for Yes Yes No parking during 6am-11pm take-out only baseball games

West Broadway On-Street Only Day Use Walk-In No YesIsland 6am-11pm

RIVER ACCESS POINTSAccess Parking Hours Boat Launch Restrooms Garbage or Walk-In Cans

Milltown State Yes: 80 Spaces. Day Use, Gates Walk-In Yes YesPark Overflow and after Closed Nightly. hours parking at the May 1 to end of Juniper Dr. Aug. 31

Sha-Ron Limited: 15 Spaces Day Use Boat Launch No NoFishing Access Dawn to Dusk

Jacob’s Yes: Paid Parking Day Use Walk-In No YesIsland at UM 6am-11pm

Madison On-Street Only NA Walk-In No NoStreet Bridge

Bess Reed & Yes Day Use Walk-In No YesEast Caras 6am-11pmParks

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MILLTOWN STATE PARK

The Clark Fork River flows through aboriginal territories of the Séliš (Salish) and Qlispé (Upper Kalispel) people.

The Milltown Dam was removed from the confluence of the Clark Fork and Blackfoot rivers in 2008 as part of Superfund remediation of contaminated mine tailings.