State Park on the Clark Fork River
Region 2 | Glacier Country
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Posted Jan 01, 2012 No fires allowed at this site. *****************************************************
In 1855, on this site, Issac Stevens negotiated the Hellgate Treaty between the U. S. government and the Salish, Kootenai, and Pend d'Orielle Indians to create the Flathead Reservation. The treaty was signed on this site on July 16, 1855. Come enjoy the natural features and solitude of this day-use-only park for reflection on these historical events. For more information on Council Grove State Park, read The Treaty Lives On, 2005 Montana Outdoors article. Check out the current weather conditions in Missoula. Download the Council Grove State Park brochure. Educators, this Indian Education For All Lesson Plan contains Social Studies and Media Literacy content for 4th graders.
Council Grove State Park is located on the Clark Fork River 203 miles from the mouth on the right hand side as you face downstream. Kona Bridge is the next access site upstream from Council Grove.
In Missoula on I-90 at Reserve St. Exit, 2 miles south on Reserve St., then 10 miles west on Mullan Rd. (Lat 46.913, Lng -114.155)
If you have questions or comments please send mail to: Council Grove, FWP Region 2 Office, 3201 Spurgin Road Missoula, MT 59804 or call (406) 542-5500 .
