Missouri Headwaters State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $8 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- YesAlso glamping or camper cabins
- Official site
- fwp.mt.gov(406) 285-3610
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Missouri Headwaters State Park is a 643-acre park in Gallatin County, about 3 miles northeast of Three Forks.
Visitors come for historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites and tent sites). If you'd rather not camp, the park offers camper cabins or similar shelters.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Open all year
Campsites: The reservation period is now over, and all sites are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Fees are required year-round. Potable water is now shut down for the season.
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 |
| Campsite fees range from | $4 · night |
| Campsite fees range from | $34 · night |
| Residents and Nonresidents with a Park Pass (nonresident) | $30 · night |
| $26 between third Monday in September—third Thursday in May | $26 |
| Nonresidents (nonresident) | $42 · night |
| $36 between third Monday in September—third Thursday in May | $36 |
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 Campsites • Campsite fees range from $4-$34 per night, depending on season and available amenities. Montana State Parks offers hike/bike, rustic, tent, rv, and boatslip campsites. Tipis Residents and Nonresidents with a Park Pass: • $30 per night • $26 between third Monday in September—third Thursday in May Nonresidents: • $42 Per night. • $36 between third Monday in September—third Thursday in May Visit Reserve America to check fees and reserve campsites and tipis at Missouri Headwaters State Park.
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.
Camping
The park provides 17 campsites, tipi rental, foot trails to points of interest, and interpretive displays of the area's cultural and natural history.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCampingCanoeing and kayakingFishingHistoric sites and toursHikingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
Lodging
- Glamping or camper cabins
✓ 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
- 1585 Trident Road
Three Forks, MT 59752 - Nearest town
- Three Forks — about 3 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.9201, -111.4999
- Phone
- (406) 285-3610
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)
- Photo: MadisionJeffersonConfluence.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Mike Cline
“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