Giant Springs State Park

This is one of the largest freshwater springs in the country

"Giant Springs - Great Falls Montana" by Tim Evanson is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

Quick Facts

Location:

Great Falls, Montana

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Montana State Parks

Amenities

21 listed

Accessible Sites, Benches/Seating, Gifts/Souvenirs/Books, Grill, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information, Information - Maps Available, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Picnic Shelter/Pavilion, Picnic Table, Playground, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Toilet - Flush, Toilet - Vault/Composting, Trailhead, Trash/Litter Receptacles, Water - Drinking/Potable, Wheelchair Accessible

Lewis and Clark NHT Visitor Centers and Museums

Visitor Centers (shown in orange), High Potential Historic Sites (shown in black), and Pivotal Places (shown in green) along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail

Come marvel at this day-use park’s remarkable features and view the variety of birdlife. Take part in our special events, picnic by the Missouri River, visit the fish hatchery and visitor center, walk along the Rivers Edge Trail, view the nearby Rainbow Falls overlook, or visit the neighboring Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center operated by the U.S. Forest Service.

Giant Springs was discovered by the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805 and is one of the largest freshwater springs in the country. The springs flow at a rate of 156 million gallons of water per day and the water stays at a temperature of 54 degrees. This is also the site of the Roe River, once listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s shortest river. Giant Springs State Park contains over 30 miles of paved and dirt single track trails in settings that vary from developed to very primitive.

Giant Springs State Park is a day-use only site and no camping is available.