Darby Ranger District
Complexes
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.
The Lake Como Boat Launch Site is located within the Lake Como Recreation Area. The site hosts 38 boat trailer parking spots and a 4-section floating dock. The
This picnic site is located within the Lake Como Recreation Area. The site sits along the shore of Lake Como. It is open on a first come/first served basis.
Lake Como National Recreation Trailhead is located in the Lake Como Recreation Area near the entrance to Three Frogs Campground.
The Lake Como Campground, a.k.a. "Lower Como", is a single loop with 125' pull through spurs that include 8 single sites and 2 double sites. (12 total sites).
Three Frogs Campground features 20 total sites that include 16 spurs that can accommodate trailers up to 30' and 4 walk-in tent sites.
Rock Creek Horse Camp features 11 tent and small trailer campsites, accessible vault toilets, gravel surfaced roads, garbage service, and stock facilities, such as hi
Three Sisters Group Site is a newly constructed accessible site located across the road from the Rock Creek Horse Camp.
Recreation Sites
Black Bear Campground
Gird Point Lookout
Lake Como Group Picnic Site
Lake Como Beach Swimming Site
Lake Como Campground
Lake Como National Recreation Trailhead
Lost Horse Guard Station
Rock Creek Horse Camp
Rock Creek Trailhead
Schumaker Campground