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**Overview:** Johnsrud Park is a state fishing access site on the Blackfoot River near Greenough in Missoula County. The site features a carry-in boat launch suitable for kayaks, canoes, and other non-motorized watercraft. Basic amenities include restrooms and drinking water, making it a convenient put-in or take-out point for float trips.
**Paddling Information:** This is a popular access point for floating the Lower Blackfoot River Corridor. The section below Johnsrud offers approximately 10 miles to Game Check (near Bonner), a run that can typically be paddled year-round depending on water flows—though paddlers should be experienced river runners, particularly on sections below Whittaker Bridge. Non-motorized boats only are permitted on the Blackfoot River and its tributaries.
**Planning Your Visit:** Johnsrud Park sits within the Lower Blackfoot River Corridor, which offers additional day-use areas and a non-motorized trail along an old railroad grade. Note that Johnsrud Road has experienced seasonal closures for maintenance; check current conditions before your trip. The carry-in launch makes this site ideal for self-supported paddlers, and the combination of day-use facilities and river access makes it suitable for both short paddles and longer float trips.