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Thompson_Falls_State_Park Latitude and Longitude:

47°37′03″N 115°23′29″W / 47.61750°N 115.39139°W / 47.61750; -115.39139
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Thompson Falls State Park
Clark Fork River at Thompson Falls State Park
Map showing the location of Thompson Falls State Park
Map showing the location of Thompson Falls State Park
Location in Montana
Location Sanders County, Montana, United States
Nearest city Thompson Falls, Montana
Coordinates 47°37′03″N 115°23′29″W / 47.61750°N 115.39139°W / 47.61750; -115.39139 [1]
Area36 acres (15 ha) [2]
Elevation2,333 ft (711 m) [1]
Designation Montana state park
Established1960 [3]
Administrator Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Website Thompson Falls State Park

Thompson Falls State Park is a public recreation area occupying 36 acres (15 ha) on the banks of the Clark Fork River, two miles northwest of Thompson Falls, Montana. The state park features a boat launch, children's fishing pond, and riverside trail with mature pine forests surrounding 17 campsites, a group use area, picnicking facilities, birdwatching, and nature walks. [2] [4] [5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Thompson Falls State Recreation Area". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ a b "Thompson Falls State Park". Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  3. ^ "Park Origin by Date". Montana State Parks. 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  4. ^ "Montana State Parks Guide". Montana State Parks. 2014. p. 22. Retrieved May 28, 2018.
  5. ^ "Thompson Falls State Park". Montana Office of Tourism. Retrieved May 28, 2018.

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