Missouri Headwaters State Park

Missouri Headwaters State Park
Confluence of the Madison River and Jefferson River at the starting point of the Missouri River
Map showing the location of Missouri Headwaters State Park
Map showing the location of Missouri Headwaters State Park
Location in Montana
LocationGallatin County, Montana, United States
Nearest cityThree Forks, Montana
Coordinates45°55′15″N 111°29′53″W / 45.9207°N 111.498°W / 45.9207; -111.498[1]
Area532 acres (215 ha)[2]
Elevation4,049 feet (1,234 m)[1]
DesignationMontana state park
Established1947[3]
Visitors33,436 (in 2023)[4]
AdministratorMontana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
WebsiteMissouri Headwaters State Park
Three Forks of the Missouri
Missouri Headwaters State Park is located in Montana
Missouri Headwaters State Park
Missouri Headwaters State Park is located in the United States
Missouri Headwaters State Park
LocationGallatin County, Montana
Area1,500 acres (610 ha)
Built1805
NRHP reference No.66000433
Significant dates
Added to NRHPOctober 15, 1966
Designated NHLOctober 9, 1960[5]

Missouri Headwaters State Park is a public recreation area occupying 535 acres (217 ha) at the site of the official start of the Missouri River. The park offers camping, hiking trails, hunting, and water-related activities. It is located on Trident Road northeast of Three Forks, Montana at an elevation of 4,045 feet (1,233 m).[2] The park includes the Three Forks of the Missouri National Historic Landmark, designated in 1960 because the site is one where the Lewis and Clark Expedition camped in 1805.

  1. ^ a b "Missouri River Headwaters State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
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  4. ^ Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (May 6, 2024). "2023 Montana State Parks Annual Visitation Report" (PDF). fwp.mt.gov. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
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