Hearing for New State Park in Montana Coming Soon
- Montana introduced a new state park in January 2025, located near the town of Winifred
- The Judith Landing Park is undeveloped, and Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks will be hosting open house meeting during May for discussions on improvements
- Montana residents are encouraged to attend one of the upcoming meetings to learn more about the new park and development
Hearing for New State Park in Montana Coming Soon
Just in case you missed it, The State of Montana introduced an all-new area for recreation in January of this year. The new 109.43-acre Judith Landing property at the confluence of the Missouri and Judith Rivers in Central Montana is near Winifred.
Managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks the park is still undeveloped, but there could be some major changes coming to it soon. Several public gatherings and discussions are planned for recreationists to voice opinions coming in May.
History Behind the New Judith Landing State Park in Montana
The new park features six historic structures including the Judith Landing store/warehouse, a granite and sandstone structure that was built in 1882. There are other historic structures including the old log Post Office, a root cellar, schoolhouse, and blacksmith shop.
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According to MWFP, the area has been in use for centuries:
Native people, such as the Blackfeet, the Assiniboine, and many others, gathered here, using the landing as a seasonal camp. In May 1805, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark also camped in this valley, with Clark naming the Judith River after his future wife.
The area is also known for paleontologist Ferdinand Hayden, who, in 1855, collected the first dinosaur remains documented in North America.
How to Learn More and Become Involved with Public Hearings in Central Montana
Public hearings discussing plans for development of the new park are scheduled for various towns in central Montana. MFWP will conduct them as follows:
- Big Sandy – May 13, 5 to 7 p.m.Public Library60 Johannes Ave
- Winifred – May 15, 5 to 7 p.m.500 Main StreetWinifred, MT 59489
- Lewistown – May 19, 5 to 7 p.m.Yogo Inn211 East Main Street
- Fort Benton – May 20, 5 to 7 p.m.Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center701 7th Street
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To learn more about the meetings and the new Judith Landing State Park in Montana, check the MFWP website here.
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