Bitterroot National Forest | Darby Ranger District

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With over 200,000 visitors annually, the Lake Como Recreation Area is one of the busiest recreation areas in the region. Located approximately four miles to the NW of the town of Darby, MT, the year-round recreation area provides for a variety of multi-use recreation activities. Originally a much smaller natural lake, the initial dam was completed in 1910 to provide irrigation to the Bitterroot Valley. The dam was again raised in the mid-1990s to its current level. Lake Como is now approximately 980 acres, 3 ½ miles long, and has approximately 8 miles of shoreline. However, only ½ mile of lake is accessible by vehicle.

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A unique opportunity in Montana! This swimming area is located on beautiful Lake Como, located between Darby and Hamilton, Montana.

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The Lake Como Boat Launch Site is located within the Lake Como Recreation Area, located between Darby and Hamilton, Montana. The site hosts 38 boat trailer parking sp

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This picnic site is located within the Lake Como Recreation Area. The site sits along the shore of Lake Como and provides a fabulous view of Como Peaks.

Lake Como National Recreation Trail #502

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Lake Como National Recreation Trailhead is located in the Lake Como Recreation Area near the entrance to Three Frogs Campground.

Rock Creek Trailhead is located on the south side of Lake Como.

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The historic Woods Cabin is located on the north shore of Lake Como.

Lake Como Scenic view with lake and mountains

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The Lake Como Lower Campground, a.k.a. "Lower Como", is located within the Lake Como Recreational Area in between Darby and Hamilton, Montana.

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Three Frogs Campground is located at the Lake Como Recreation Area, located between Darby and Hamilton, Montana.

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Rock Creek Horse Camp, located within the Lake Como Recreation Area, features 11 tent and small trailer campsites (4 are pull-through), accessible vault toilets, gravel sur