Lake Como Campground

State: Montana

Address 1: Darby Ranger District

Address 2: Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Open: Seasonal

Number of Sites: 12

Elevation: 4354

County: Ravalli

About: The campground, a.k.a. Lower Como, is a single loop through a stand of mixed pine and fir trees and one of three campgrounds in the Lake Como Recreation Area. It is located below Lake Como. The understory is grass with good privacy between campsites. Lake Como Lower Campground is paved and features a host site and ten 125′ pull through recreational vehicle (RV) sites (with electrical and water hookups) water, and garbage services.

One site is handicap accessible, and there are 4 handicap accessible vault toilets located throughout the campground. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. Lake Como is 913 acres. The beach is large and sandy. The boat ramp is located at the south side of dam.

Fees: $16 (2012)

Closest Towns: Darby (MT)

Water: Potable Water

Restrooms: Vault Toilets

Restrictions: Camping limited to 14 consecutive days. Quiet hours: 10:00pm to 6:00am. Pets must be leashed. No pets or glass allowed on the beach or in the swim area.

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 campground.