Rombo
Currently closed for the season. Opens May 22, 2026. Some sites are reservable via Recreation.gov; others are first-come, first-served. Off-season camping is permitted but water is not available. Food storage order in effect March 1 through December 1.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 7:30AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Flathead, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Madison, Mineral, Missoula, Park, Powell, Ravalli, Silver Bow, Sweet Grass, Sanders, Yellowstone counties in effect until 9AM on 08/11/2026 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedance of the 24 hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near future. Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Columbia Falls, Frenchtown, Libby and Missoula are Unhealthy. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Dillon, Great Falls, Helena and Thompson Falls are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Butte, Cut Bank, Hamilton, Lewistown and Sleeping Giant are Moderate. When air quality is Unhealthy... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
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, South Dakota, and Idaho
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.
About
Rombo Campground is located in a scenic area along the West Fork Bitterroot River in the mountains of southwestern Montana. Large yellow-barked ponderosa pines tower above many of the campsites, with fir, aspen, and lodgepole pine providing pleasant shade throughout. The campground sits at an elevation of 4,600 feet and offers 16 sites for tent and RV camping, four of which are ADA-accessible. Each site accommodates up to 10 people and two vehicles, with picnic tables, fire rings, and grills provided. Vault toilets and drinking water from hand pumps are available. Fly fishing and wading in the West Fork Bitterroot River are the primary draws, with mountain whitefish and various trout species present. During high water season, kayaking and rafting are possible. Painted Rocks Lake lies five miles south, offering swimming, boating, and additional fishing opportunities. The historic Alta Ranger Station, the first Forest Service ranger station in the United States built in 1899, is a short distance away. Wildlife in the area includes bald eagles, mule and white-tailed deer, moose, elk, bighorn sheep, and numerous songbirds. There is no cell phone coverage at the campground. Food storage requirements are in effect March 1 through December 1. The nearest services are in Conner (16 miles) with a post office and general store, or Darby (24 miles) for full services including fuel and lodging.
Directions
From Darby, Montana, drive south on Highway 93 approximately 4 miles to Forest Road 473. Turn right toward Painted Rocks State Park and continue approximately 18 miles to the campground on the right.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 65ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 47ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 821-3269 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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