Three Frogs Campground

Closed

The campground is currently closed for the season. Peak season typically runs Memorial Day through Labor Day. Off-season availability is weather dependent. Sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations.

Flood Watch issued July 1 at 10:15AM MDT until July 2 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

10:15 AM — July 2nd, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of west central Montana, including the following areas, Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains, Butte/Blackfoot Region and Missoula/Bitterroot Valleys. This includes the following Specific Areas... Missoula, Butte, Frontage Road from Bearmouth to Drummond, West Valley near Anaconda, Philipsburg, Eds Gulch in Drummond, New Chicago area just east of Drummond, Johnson Fire Burn Area, Daly Fire Burn Area and Sharrott Fire Burn Area. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Slow moving thunderstorm producing heavy rain. - https://www.weather.gov/mso/hydrology

Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 4:53PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT

4:53 PM — 5:15 PM

At 453 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Victor to near Darby, or extending from 11 miles north of Hamilton to 11 miles south of Hamilton, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Heavy rain and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Hamilton, Stevensville, Darby, Woodside, Victor, Pinesdale, Corvallis, Grantsdale, Bell Crossing, Charlos Heights and Como.

Bitterroot National Forest

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

About

Three Frogs Campground sits within the Lake Como Recreation Area in Montana's Bitterroot National Forest, between Darby and Hamilton. The recently reconstructed facility features 16 trailer spurs accommodating units up to 30 feet and 4 walk-in tent sites. All sites include picnic tables and fire rings, with some equipped with tent pads. Accessible vault toilets and potable water are available near the entrance and camp host. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Lake Como provides exceptional recreation opportunities including a designated swimming beach, motorized boat launch, and access to the Lake Como National Recreation Trail for hiking and biking. Fishing and kayaking are popular activities on the lake. Campers must follow food storage requirements from March 1 through December 1. Pets are allowed but must remain leashed and are prohibited on the beach and swim area. Quiet hours are enforced from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. A day use pass is included with overnight camping fees.

Directions

From Darby, MT travel north 4 miles on Highway 93. Turn west (left) onto Lake Como Road. Follow for 3 miles, then turn north (right) to remain on Lake Como Road. Follow for 0.7 miles, turn left, then an immediate right toward the beach area. Continue 0.5 miles until the road becomes the upper campground loop.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $15 - $25

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length 30ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites

Contact

Phone +1 (406) 821-3913

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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