Recreation area

Lake Como Group Picnic Site

This picnic site is located within the Lake Como Recreation Area. The site sits along the shore of Lake Como and provides a fabulous view of Como Peaks.

Listed under Picnic spots · Paved & step-free paths · Swimming spots · Recreation areas

A wooden pavilion structure stands in a forest clearing.
Photo from commons.wikimedia.org

About this place

The site sits along the shore of Lake Como and provides a fabulous view of Como Peaks. It is open on a first come/first served basis. Picnic tables, fire pits and charcoal grills are available at this site. The site also features a large concrete pad with 2 accessible picnic tables and charcoal grills.

Practical information

Town
Other towns
Arrival
From Darby, Montana 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 picnic area. From Hamilton, Montana travel south for 16 miles on Highway 93. Turn west (right) onto Lake Como Rd. Follow for 3 miles turn north (right) and follow signs to picnic area.
Parking
This site can comfortably accommodate approximately 20 vehicles.
Fees
Day Use: $5 per vehicle per day $30 per season Day use fee is required from Memorial Day-Labor Day Passes are required to be displayed and visible from outside the vehicle.
Hours
Open yearlong until closed by snow. 6:00am to 10:00pm. Day Use Only, No overnight camping.
Dogs
Pets must be leashed at all times within the recreation area boundaries. Pets are not permitted within designated swim area. (Beach)
Use rules
A Food Storage Order is in effect on all National Forest System lands within the Montana portion of the Bitterroot National Forest from March 1 - December 1 annually. Pets must be leashed. No pets or glass allowed on the beach or in the swim area.
Managed by
Federal agency
Phone
406-821-3913

Activities

  • Group picnicking
  • Individual picnicking
  • Swimming

Amenities

  • Parking
  • Restroom
  • Water

Accessibility

  • Paved surface

Sources