Recreation area

Lake Como Recreation Area — Forest Service place list

Lake Como Recreation Area offers a classic Bitterroot National Forest recreation experience. Whether you're swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, or camping, Lake Como caters to a wide range of visitors in a beautiful mountain valley.

Listed under Hiking trails · Bike trails · Horseback riding trails · Swimming spots · River access & fishing · Boating & floating · Camping & cabins · Recreation areas

view of lake and trees
Photo from fs.usda.gov

About this place

Campgrounds include Lake Como Campground (Lower Como) with RV/electric sites, Three Frogs Campground with both trailer and tent sites, and Rock Creek Horse Camp that can accommodate tent and trailers and provides horse hitches. The sandy swim beach during the summer is great for swimming with family and friends. It includes picnic tables, changing rooms, restrooms, and accessible facilities.

Practical information

Town
Other towns
Parking
Beach overflow parking area.
Fees
Memorial Day to Labor Day, vehicles will need to display a recreation pass. The passes are $5/day or $30/season. America the Beautiful Passes (Annual, Access, Military, Senior and Golden Age Passes) cover this fee.
Use rules
Memorial Day to Labor Day, vehicles will need to display a recreation pass.
Managed by
Federal agency
Phone
406-821-3913

Activities

  • Swimming
  • Fishing
  • Boating
  • Hiking
  • Mountain biking
  • Horseback riding
  • Camping

Amenities

  • Restroom

Sources

from fs.usda.gov/r01/bitterroot/recreation/lake-como-recreation-… updated