Frenchtown Pond State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $8 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- fwp.mt.gov(406) 542-5533
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Frenchtown Pond State Park is a 47-acre park in Missoula County, about 15 miles northwest of Missoula.
The park supports winter sports, boating, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance gate — Frenchtown Pond gate | Daily | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Oct 1 – Apr 30 |
| Daily | 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. | May 1 – Aug 31 | |
| Daily | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Sep 1 – Sep 30 |
Official wording
Frenchtown Pond gate hours: October 1 through April 30: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 pm. May 1 through August 31: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. September 1 through September 30: 9:00 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).
Pets
All pets must be kept on a leash and not left unattended; owners clean up after pets; not all facilities allow pets.
Statewide rule from Montana's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Montana residents who pay the (resident) | $9 · year |
| Day use entrance fee with a vehicle | $8 |
| Day use entrance fee as a walk-in, bicycle or bus passenger | $4 |
| With a Nonresident Entrance Pass (nonresident) | Free |
Official wording
Montana Residents • Montana residents who pay the $9 state parks fee with their annual vehicle registration have no daily entrance fees to state parks. For residents who don't include this in their vehicle registration, non-resident day use fees apply. Nonresidents • Day use entrance fee with a vehicle: $8 • Day use entrance fee as a walk-in, bicycle or bus passenger: $4 • With a Nonresident Entrance Pass: Free
Montana park passes
- State parks fee with Montana vehicle registration — $9 per vehicle per year (residents). No daily entrance fees to state parks for that vehicle Details
- Nonresident Entrance Pass (12-month) — $50 per vehicle. Free entrance and discounted camping ($10-$12/night) for one year from month of issue Details
- 7-Day Nonresident Entrance Pass — $35. Entrance for 7 consecutive days and discounted camping; sold at parks only Details
From the Montana state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (montanastateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-855-922-6768
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
BoatingFishingWinter sportsPicnickingSwimmingWildlife viewing and birding
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Amenities: ADA Accessible
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 18401 Frenchtown Frontage Road
Frenchtown, MT 59834 - Nearest town
- Missoula — about 15 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 47.0244, -114.2578
- Phone
- (406) 542-5533
- ckenyon@mt.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Entrance gate: Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Daily 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Daily 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Montana State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Montana State Parks Find a Park list, joined with FWP 'State Park Locations' ArcGIS layer
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology