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Thompson Falls State Park.
General information.
Region: Region 1--Northwest.
Dominant Setting: mountain, forest, lake, river/stream.
Location: 1 mile northwest of Thompson Falls on Mt 200.
Manager: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Amenities: pit toilets, trash containers, drinkable water.
There is a use fee at this location.
Pets are allowed (on leash).
Available Activities.
Accessible activities: none.
Non-accessible activities: boating, camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking, swimming, nature viewing.
General access route information.
Route name: Campsite #11, loop C.
Access route surface: gravel, dirt, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: maximum running slope of 2.5%, maximum cross slope of 1.5%.
Route name: Campsite #8, loop B.
Access route surface: gravel, dirt, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: maximum running slope of 5.5%, maximum cross slope of 3.6%, tread obstacles up to 1 inches.
Route name: Group campsite #5, loop A.
Access route surface: gravel, dirt, firm, stable.
Access route dimensions: maximum running slope of 5%, maximum cross slope of 2%, tread obstacles up to 1 inches.
Location pictures.
1: Picture 1--Kiosk and self-pay station.
2: Picture 2--Group campsite #5 in loop A. It has two tables that are accessible but the fire-grill is not.
3: Picture 3--Campsite #8, loop B. There are no marked accessible campsites in the park, however, this site has slopes that meet the standards and has an accessible table but the grill is not.
4: Picture 4--An accessible latrine adjacent to campsite #8, loop B. There is a 3" obstacle height where the gravel path transitions to the concrete pad of the latrine.
5: Picture 5--Campsite #11, loop C. This campsite is not designated accessible but the slopes meet the standard and it has an accessible table but the fire-grill is not.
6: Picture 6--Picnic area with a couple of accessible tables. This is in loop A. The ground is natural and therefore, a little bumpy and uneven.
7: Picture 7--Nice old picnic shelter in loop C with two accessible tables. However, the slope off of the roadway is 18%. This shelter is closest to the latrine at 140'. There is another picnic shelter to the south as well and is 290' from the latrine.
8: Picture 8--Boat launch area with ramp only, no dock.
User comments about this location.
1: On Friday, September 6, 2013, Montana State Parks wrote:
A mature, mixed pine forest are features visitors enjoy in this beautiful state park. Attractions include camping, fishing, nature walks, swimming, boating, wildlife viewing, and bird watching.
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Manager's contact information.
Managed by: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Address: 490 North Meridian Road, Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone Number: (406) 752-5501
TDD phone number is not available.
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Information source and currentness.
Source of Information: MonTECH L. Bastian
Information Date: 9/6/2013 10:19:17 AM
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