Recreation Region: West Fork Ranger District

Rombo Campground

Rombo Campground is located in a scenic area along the West Fork Bitterroot River in the mountains of southwestern Montana. The area is home to a variety of big game and wildlife, and provides access to a number of outdoor activities, including fishing, seasonal rafting and various trail opportunities.

Natural Features: The campground is located along the West Fork of the Bitterroot River. Large yellow-barked ponderosa pine trees tower above many of the campsites, which along with fir, aspen and lodgepole pine, provide pleasant shade. The campground is situated at an elevation of 4,600 feet. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area, including black bears, bald eagles, mule and white-tailed deer, moose, elk, bighorn sheep and numerous songbirds.

Recreation: Fly fishing and wading in the West Fork Bitterroot River are popular activities. During high water season, kayaking and rafting are available as well. Painted Rocks Lake is just five miles south of the campground. Visitors enjoy swimming, boating and fishing. Anglers will find mountain whitefish and a variety of trout. Many trails and unimproved roads in the area are great for exploring by bike or off-road vehicle. Hiking trails to various mountain peaks are nearby.

Facilities: The campground offers 16 sites, four of which are accessible for tent and RV camping. Individual sites can accommodate up to 10 people and two vehicles. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are accessible pit toilets and drinking water. A campground host is on-site. Utility hookups are not available. Parking surfaces are gravel.

Nearby Attractions: The Alta Ranger Station, located on the West Fork of the Bitterroot River, was the first Forest Service Ranger Station in the United States, built in 1899. It remains a popular tourist location and is a short distance from the campground. Horse Creek Hot Springs is about 29 miles from the campground via a gravel road. A post office and a general store can be found in Conner, 16 miles from the campground. Darby is 24 miles from the campground. It is a full-service community with restaurants, lodging and a grocery store, among other amenities.

Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Trout, Native Trout; Types of fishing available include: Wade, Float tube, Fly, Spin.

Rombo Campground sites

Various campground sites at Rombo Campground on the West Fork Bitterroot River.

Reservations

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General Information

Open 24 hours/day

Camping limited to 16 consecutive days. Quiet hours: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Pets must be leashed.

Food Storage order is in place March 1 - December 31.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $15 per night
Additional Vehicle: $5 per night

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $15/night.
Additional Vehicle: $5/night.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*
https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*

Pets must be leashed.

Contact Name: West Fork Ranger District

Contact Phone: 406-821-3269

West Fork Ranger District administrative office in the fall.

Address: 6735 West Fork Road Darby, MT 59829
Phone: 406-821-3269
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.76527778

Longitude: -114.2797222

Elevation

4500

Directions

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
45.765, -114.28056
45°45'54"N, 114°16'50"W

From Darby, Montana drive south on Highway 93 to Forest Road 473. Turn right toward Painted Rocks State Park. Continue approximately 18 miles to the campground, which is on the right.