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Lake Como Group Picnic Site

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. Picnic tables, firepits and charcoal grills are available at this site. The site also features a large concrete pad with 2 accessible picnic tables and charcoal grills. 

 

Current Conditions
Site open yearlong until closed by snow.
Day Use Fee Required Memorial Day-Labor Day
Day Use Only, No Overnight Camping

General Information

A day use pass is required at sites within the Lake Como Recreation Area from Memorial Day-Labor Day. Passes are $5 and can be purchased at the Fee station within the site. Day and Season passes are also available from Bitterroot NF offices and vendors around the valley. Interagency (America the Beautiful, Golden Age, Access, etc.) Passes are honored at this site. Please call the Darby Ranger Station for more information on Lake Como Passes. Day use only, no overnight camping. 

Open yearlong until closed by snow. 

6:00am to 10:00pm 

Day passes are $5 and can be purchased at the Fee station within the site. Day and Season passes ($30) are also available from Bitterroot NF offices and vendors around the valley.  Interagency Passes are honored at this site. Please call the Darby Ranger Station for more information on Lake Como Passes. 

  • Pets must be leashed.  
  • No pets or glass allowed on the beach or in the swim area.
  • Day Use Only, No overnight camping. 

 

Day Use: $5/vehicle/day.
Lake Como Recreation Area Passes are Honored (Memorial Day - Labor Day): $30/season.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/bitterroot/passes-permits
Interagency Recreation Passes are Honored.
store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.

Day use fee is required from Memorial Day-Labor Day 

Passes are required to be displayed and visible from outside the vehicle.  

Pets must be leashed at all times within the recreation area boundaries. 

Pets are not permitted within designated swim area. (Beach) 

Contact Name: Darby-Sula Ranger District

Contact Phone: 406-821-3913

Darby Ranger Station administrative office in the winter.

Address: 712 N. Main Darby, MT 59829
Phone: 406-821-3913
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.06694444

Longitude: -114.2422222

Directions

From Darby, MT travel north for 4 miles on Highway 93. Turn west (left) onto Lake Como Rd. Follow for 3 miles turn north (right) and follow signs to picnic area.

Travel Considerations

Winter access can be difficult depending on snow conditions. 

Parking

This site can comfortably accommodate approximately 20 vehicles. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Water is available from Memorial Day-Labor Day 

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

This site has concrete pads with accessible tables.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 10th, 2025