Trailhead
Rock Creek Trailhead
Rock Creek Trailhead is located on the south side of Lake Como. It offers access to the Rock Creek Trail #580 to Elk Lake or can be used to do the 7.1-mile loop around Lake Como.
Listed under Hiking trails · Bike trails · Horseback riding trails · Camping & cabins
About this place
Rock Creek Trailhead is located on the south side of Lake Como. It offers access to the Rock Creek Trail #580 to Elk Lake or can be used to do the 7.1-mile loop around Lake Como. The parking area is split into a stock trailer only loop (right upon entry), and passenger vehicle parking (Left upon entry). The trailhead shares an entrance with, and is in close proximity to, the Rock Creek Horse Camp.
Practical information
- Town
- Other towns
- Arrival
- From Darby,MT travel north for 4 miles on Highway 93. Turn west (left) onto Lake Como Rd. Follow for 4 miles, then turn left into trailhead.
- Parking
- Upon entrance to the trailhead, the loop to the right is reserved for stock trailers only. Passenger vehicles should park in the individual spaces to the left of the outhouse. Additional parking is also available in a small gravel lot approximately 0.5 miles past the boat launch.
- 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. Open 24 hours/day
- Dogs
- Pets must be leashed while inside recreation area boundary.
- Use rules
- Food Storage Required: Bitterroot National Forest Food Storage Order Weed Seed Free feed is required on all national forest land: Weed Free Forage Order for Northern Region Please practice Leave No Trace Principles when visiting forest land. Please dispose of garbage properly. Garbage service only available Memorial Day - Labor Day Pack It In - Pack It Out when garbage service is not available.
- Managed by
- Federal agency
- Phone
- 406-821-3913
Activities
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Horse Camping
- Hunting
- Mountain Biking
Amenities
- Parking
- Restroom
