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Giant Springs State Park, Great Falls, Is The Busiest State Park In Montana

NBC Montana reports that Giant Springs State Park had more visitors in 2023 than any other state park in Montana.

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In Montana's 55 state parks the number of visitors to Montana's state parks rose by 2 percent in 2023 to more than 3.1 million visitors, according to a report from Montana's Fish Wildlife and Parks.

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The top 5 Montana State Parks are:

1. Giant Springs State Park, Great Falls
2. Flathead Lake State Park, Big Fork
3. Spring Meadow Lake State Park, Helena
4. Lake Elmo State Park, Billings
5. Cooney Reservoir State Park, Selmes

When Is Giant Springs State Park Open, How Much Is Admission, Where Is Camping?

Giant Springs is open sunrise to sunset year-round at 4803 Giant Springs Road.  There's no camping, it's day use only, and admission with a vehicle is $8, walk-in bike or bus $4 and Non-Resident Entrance Pass grants free admission.

Fun Facts About Giant Springs State Park, Great Falls, Montana

From Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks, Visit Montana, Discover Lewis and Clark:

• Giant Springs produces over 156 million gallons of water every day
• Over 300,000 people visit the park every year
• Home to the world's shortest river, Roe River
• Home to Giant Springs State Fish Hatchery
• Fish right in the park and along the Missouri River
• The water is 54 degrees year round
• Birders love Giant Springs
• In 1805, William Clark and his men encountered Giant Springs, calling it the largest spring he'd ever seen
• There are areas that can be reserved for events like weddings and reunions

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