Milltown State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
- 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) 542-5561
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Site Closure - PartialConstruction activities will temporarily interrupt the Gateway Trail, which provides the connection between the Milltown Confluence Area and the… (more)
Construction activities will temporarily interrupt the Gateway Trail, which provides the connection between the Milltown Confluence Area and the Milltown Gateway Area. The contractor has installed temporary fencing on both the upstream and downstream sides of the work area, along with signage notifying visitors of the trail closure. During construction, the Gateway Trail will remain accessible from the Confluence trailhead; however, the through-connection between the Confluence and Gateway parking areas will be temporarily unavailable. People will not be able to access the trail from the Gateway parking area. This trail closure is expected to remain in effect until construction is complete, or the terms of the authorized permit expire, whichever occurs first.
Posted by the park 2026-07-06. Official alert
Overview
In Missoula County, about 6 miles east of Missoula, Milltown State Park covers about 644 acres.
The park supports historic sites, wildlife watching, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
Official wording
Open all year from dawn to dusk. Day use only/no camping.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).
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.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Pets Allowed (amenity list)
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingFishingHistoric sites and toursHikingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
✓ 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
- Nearest town
- Missoula — about 6 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 46.8721, -113.8957
- Phone
- (406) 542-5561
- Ryan.Schreiner@mt.gov
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