At Last! Access to Milltown State Park is on the horizon!
     Montana State Parks is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment (EA) for a proposal to accept the donation of an approximately 10-acre parcel of property from International Paper Company (IP), located immediately adjacent to Milltown State Park.       

     Following acquisition of the property, Montana State Parks would improve the access roadway to provide safe passage for the public entering and exiting Milltown State Park. Public Comments are accepted through Wednesday, November 25 at 5pm.

     Acquisition of the parcel would secure permanent public access to the park via the existing access road and enable Montana State Parks to move forward in the development and opening of the park to the public.  Acquisition would also preserve and enhance the cultural and historic character of the larger area by ensuring that future improvements to the site would be compatible with Milltown State Park and associated cultural attributes and recreational opportunities.

What's in the EA?

     A copy of the EA may be requested by mailing Montana State Parks, 3201 Spurgin Road, Missoula, MT 59804; phoning 406-542-5533; or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The EA can also be viewed online at http://stateparks.mt.gov/news/publicNotices/environmental-assessments/pn_0050.html.

How do I comment?

     The public is invited to comment on the draft EA. The public comment period will be open for 21 days. Comments will be accepted through Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 5pm.

     To comment online visit stateparks.mt.gov and click on “submit comments” or by direct link here: http://stateparks.mt.gov/news/publicNotices/environmental-assessments/pn_0050.html.

     To send comments by email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by mail to: Montana State Parks, Attn: Milltown EA, 3201 Spurgin Road, Missoula, MT 59804.