Giant Springs
State Park on the Missouri River
Set aside a whole afternoon to experience this scenic and historic freshwater springs site. First recorded by the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805, it is one of the largest freshwater springs in the world, flowing at a measured 156 million gallons of water per day! This day-use park gives you an opportunity to picnic by the Missouri River, visit the fish hatchery and visitor center, walk along the Rivers Edge Trail, view nearby Rainbow Falls overlook, or visit the neighboring Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center operated by the U.S. Forest Service.
To learn more about Giant Springs State Park, read Gushing Over Giant Springs, 2005 Montana Outdoors article.
Educators, you can download the Indian Education For All lesson plan for use in your 11th and 12th grade classes.
Giant Springs State Park is located on the Missouri River 2108 miles from the mouth on the right hand side as you face down stream. White Bear is the next access site up stream from Giant Springs. Widow Coulee is the next site down stream from Giant Springs. Giant Springs is one of 27 FWP managed sites on the Missouri River. .
From Interstate 15, take Central Avenue (Exit 280). Proceed east on Central Avenue and turn left on River Drive immediately after crossing the Missouri River. Continue on River Drive 3.5 miles. Turn left onto Giant Springs Rd. Giant Springs State Park is located approximately 1 mile ahead, on the left. (Lat 47.53, Lng -111.232)
If you have questions or comments please send mail to: Giant Springs, 4600 Giant Springs Rd Great Falls, MT 59405 or call (406) 454-5840.
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.
