Facility Overview
The Target Parking Lot in Missoula, Montana, serves the high-traffic Target department store situated at 2420 N Reserve Street. Laid out as an expansive, single-level open-air asphalt surface facility, this lot provides generous parking accommodations for everyday retail patrons and visitors navigating Missoula\'s bustling North Reserve commercial corridor. Because it is completely open without overhead structures or clearance beams, the facility features unobstructed vertical headroom, making it exceptionally accommodating for full-size pickup trucks, large SUVs, camper vans, and rooftop gear-equipped adventure vehicles commonly driven across western Montana.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
Located on the primary retail and shopping strip of northwest Missoula, this parking facility places drivers within steps of major shopping, dining, and service destinations. Key nearby attractions and points of interest include:
- Target & Starbucks: Directly adjacent, offering full grocery, home essentials, apparel, and in-store Starbucks coffee.
- North Reserve Commercial Corridor: Easy walking distance or a 2-minute drive to major retailers including Costco Wholesale, The Home Depot, REI, and Best Buy.
- Local Dining & Fast Casual: Surrounding eateries within a 5- to 10-minute walk include Outback Steakhouse, MacKenzie River Pizza, Panera Bread, and Noodles & Company.
- Missoula Montana Airport (MSO): Located approximately 4 miles (8 to 10 minutes by car) west along US-93/Broadway, making this shopping hub a convenient pre-flight provisioning stop.
- Historic Downtown Missoula & Clark Fork River: Just 3.5 miles south (under 10 minutes by car), connecting visitors to Caras Park, local craft breweries, and cultural events.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
The parking lot provides intuitive vehicular access via dedicated signalized turn bays off North Reserve Street (Montana Highway 263) and secondary access points connecting to adjacent retail plazas. Interstate 90 (Exit 101) sits less than one mile north, delivering fast and seamless regional connectivity for drivers arriving from Helena, Spokane, or the Bitterroot Valley. Public transportation users are well served by the Mountain Line zero-fare bus system, with Route 7 (North Reserve) stopping directly along the retail avenue, offering free local transit connections across Missoula.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Complimentary Customer Parking: Open, free surface parking for customers visiting Target and adjacent shopping venues.
- Designated Order Pickup Bays: Specially marked spaces near the front entrance optimized for contactless Target Drive Up and curbside retrieval.
- ADA Accessible Stalls: Clearly demarcated accessible parking stalls complete with ramp access and flat pathways to store entrances.
- Ample Nighttime Lighting: High-mast pole luminaires illuminate the entire surface lot during evening operating hours.
- Wide Drive Aisles: Generously dimensioned two-way traffic lanes designed to simplify maneuvering, parking, and cart returns.
Ideal For
- Everyday Shoppers & Commuters: Convenient spot for grocery, apparel, pharmacy, and department store retail trips.
- Outdoor Enthusiasts & Road Trippers: Convenient provisioning stop along I-90 with hassle-free clearance for roof racks, mountain bikes, and utility trailers.
- Airport-Bound Travelers: Excellent midway stopover for quick essentials, snacks, and fuel before returning rental cars at Missoula Montana Airport.
Visitor & Driver Tips
Reserve Street is one of Missoula\'s most heavily traveled arterial corridors, particularly during weekday evening rush hours (4:00 PM to 6:30 PM) and weekend afternoons. Drivers seeking a low-stress entry and exit are encouraged to use the secondary cross-access routes connecting to neighboring center plazas rather than making unassisted left turns across Reserve Street. Overnight parking and camping are strictly regulated by property management, so vehicle owners should observe all posted signage to avoid towing.
