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

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
