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State Park on Spring Meadow Lake

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Dock Jumping - Two boys jumping from a dock into Spring Meadow Lake State Park.

Walking Path - Walking path bridge at Spring Meadow Lake State Park. Kid's Cardboard Regetta - Kid's starting line at the Spring Meadow Lake cardboard regetta. Kid's Day - FWP Ranger interacting with kids with Smoky the Bear in the background at Spring Meadow Lake's Kids Day. Cardboard Regatta - Cardboard Viking Boat takes the lead at Spring Meadow Lake's Cardboard Regatta. Fishing Lessons - Two FWP Employees giving kids fishing lessons at Spring Meadow Lake's Kids Day. Girls playing in sand - Two small girls playing in the sand at Spring Meadow Lake State Park.
 
Open: Jan 1—Dec 31
Size: 61 acres
Elevation: 3911 ft
Nearest Town: Helena

Spring Meadow Lake State Park Brochure

This urban, day-use-only park minutes from Helena fed by natural springs, is a popular spot for family afternoons of swimming, sunbathing, scuba diving, fishing, birdwatching, and pure play. When you tire of the beach, walk the park’s easy nature trail that circles the lake, home to a wide variety of birds and other wildlife. In winter, you can still stroll along the trail and, if it’s cold enough, ice-skate on the lake.

Spring Meadow Lake State Park is located on Spring Meadow Lake. Spring Meadow Lake State Park is the only FWP managed site on Spring Meadow Lake. .

Directions
Directions

From Helena, Montana 12 west, north on Joslyn to Country Club Avenue.   (Lat 46.611,  Lng  -112.076)

Contact Information
Contact Information

If you have questions or comments please send mail to: Spring Meadow Lake, 930 Custer Ave West Helena, MT  59620 or call (406) 495-3270.

Restrictions & Closures
Restrictions & Closures
Boating
Non-motorized boats only.
Management Restriction
Glass containers are not permitted.
Pet Restriction
Restricted (10/15 - 4/15)
Leash required.
Pet Restriction
Closed (4/16 - 10/14)
Pets not allowed
Vehicle Length
Combined Length of unit is 30ft.
Activities
Activities
  • Moderate Accessibility
    Fishing
  • Moderate Accessibility
    Swimming
  • Easy Accessibility
    Picnicking
  • Easy Accessibility
    Group Use
  • Moderate Accessibility
    Hiking - .97 miles of hiking trails
  • Interpretive Programs - Educational programs are held throughout the summer. For complete schedule, call (406)495-3260.
  • Boating - non-motorized
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
  • Public Phone
Picnic Site
Picnic Site
  • Grill (Pedestal)
  • Picnic Table
  • Sheltered
Sanitation/Water
Sanitation/Water
  • Drinking Water
  • Garbage Bins
  • Toilet (Flush)
  • Toilet (Vault)
  • Water (Pressurized)
Trail
Trail
  • Moderate Accessibility
    Interpretive Trail - Self guided with nature trail brochure.
Fees
Fees
Day Use
$5.00
Non-Resident, Vehicle
Walk or Bike In
$3.00
Non-Resident Per person
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

These locations represent physical occurences (visually confirmed) within the boundaries of the site. Many more species may be present in the area which are not listed because we do not have a visually confirmed record. If you would like to report a species sighting, a form is available.

Abundance Codes
Common Abundance = Common   Uncommon Abundance = Uncommon   Rare Abundance = Rare   Incidental Occurrence = Incidental  Historic Occurrence = Historic Occurrence  Species is present, abundance unknown = Unknown Abundance 
 


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