Montana’s 55 state saw a dip of 1.3% to fewer than 3.4 million visitors in 2021 compared to 2020 in which parks set a record for visitors. The most-visited state park in 2021 was Giant Springs State Park along the Missouri River near Great Falls. Increasing trends in visitation are something managers must grapple with as more use means a great...
Renovation Plans In The Works For Missouri Headwaters State Park
Montana State Parks is developing the first of its kind master plan for Missouri Headwaters State Park a 536-acre park at the confluence of the Jefferson, Gallatin and Madison rivers near Three Forks. Initial reports show visitation increased about 46% between 2019 and 2021. To help guide future development the draft plan ranks the park’s need...