Lake Como Campground
Closed — Closed for the season from October through May. Opens Memorial Day weekend and operates through Labor Day weekend.
R1-2024-01 Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
R1-2025-01 Camping stay limits & prohibitions on pallets and refuse use for target shooting
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within all national forests in Montana, and the Dakota Prairie National Grasslands, Idaho Panhandle and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.
R1-2023-01 Northern Region Camping Restrictions
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Northern and Intermountain Regions Salmon Wild and Scenic River: Occupancy and Use
This order enacts visitor use restrictions for activities within the 80-mile-long wild segment of the Salmon Wild & Scenic River corridor, including a one-quarter mile buffer from the river, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Manag
Northern and Intermountain Regions Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness
This order implements visitor use requirements for activities within the Restricted Area and on the Restricted Trails, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).
Bitterroot National Forest Food Storage Order
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety and wildlife by minimizing human-bear interactions.
Annual Mill Creek Area Climbing Closure
The Stevensville Ranger District is reminding everyone of the annual climbing closure in the Mill Creek area to allow for nesting of cliff-dwelling raptors.
Trapping prohibited within 150' of groomed cross country ski trails
Pursuant to Title 36 Code of Federal Regulation 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited as described below, within the Darby Ranger District on the Bitterroot National Forest.
Bass Creek Recreation Area
Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), the following are prohibited within the Bass Creek Recreation of the Stevensville Ranger District, Bitterroot National Forest.
About
Lake Como Campground, also known as Lower Como, is one of three campgrounds in the Lake Como Recreation Area located between Darby and Hamilton in the Bitterroot National Forest. The campground features a single paved loop with 12 sites including 8 single sites and 2 double sites, all offering 125-foot pull-through spaces designed for recreational vehicles. Every site includes electrical and water hookups, making this a particularly RV-friendly destination. The campground is set within a stand of mixed pine and fir trees with a grass understory that provides good privacy between campsites. Three sites are ADA accessible, and four accessible vault toilets are located throughout the campground. Water and garbage services are provided during the operating season. Lake Como Recreation Area offers diverse recreational opportunities centered around the 913-acre lake. Visitors can relax on the large sandy beach, swim in the designated swimming area, or explore by kayak and paddleboard. Motorized boats can be launched from the boat launch dock area on the opposite shore. The 8-mile Lake Como Loop Trail provides stunning views and access to a waterfall at the west end of the lake, with additional mountain bike trails on the south end. The area is bear country, and proper food storage is required from March 1 through December 1 annually.
Directions
From Darby, travel north for 4 miles on Highway 93. Turn west (left) onto Lake Como Road and follow for 3 miles. Turn north (right) on Forest Service Road 1111 and follow signs to campground. From Hamilton, travel south for 16 miles on Highway 93, then turn west (right) onto Lake Como Road.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 821-3913 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Lake Como Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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