Downtown
River Map

Missoula River Guide & Map

Clark Fork River Milltown State Park to Downtown 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 Safe

Rivers 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

Transportation

Because 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

Parking

Parking 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 Park

The Confluence Area of Milltown State Park offers floaters handcarry 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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