Campground

Three Frogs Campground

Three Frogs Campground is located adjacent to the beautiful Lake Como. It lies within the Lake Como Recreation Area, which also includes day use areas, hiking trails, a swimming beach, and a motorized boat launch. Lake Como is a popular destination for recreationists in the Bitterroot Valley.

Listed under Picnic spots · Hiking trails · River access & fishing · Boating & floating · Campgrounds · Wildlife & bird watching · Scenic viewpoints

A calm lake reflects the surrounding forested mountains and cloudy sky.
Photo from fs.usda.gov

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, then turn north (right) on National Forest Road #1111, follow paved road for 0.7 miles into the Lake Como Recreation Area. Turn Right upon entering the recreation area, continue on gravel past the beach area, stay on gravel road for 0.5 miles until road becomes campground loop.
Parking
Parking is limited to 2 vehicles per site. (a truck with trailer is considered one vehicle). Additional vehicles must display pass. Additional day use passes, or extra vehicle passes can be purchased at the campground fee station for $5.
Fees
Day use pass required at Lake Como Recreation Area from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The campsite fee includes one day pass. Additional day use passes, or extra vehicle passes can be purchased at the campground fee station for $5. Overnight Use: Single Site: $15 per night
Hours
Peak Season: Memorial Day - Labor Day. Non-Peak Season: Weather Dependent. Quiet hours: 10:00pm to 6:00am.
Dogs
Pets must be leashed at all times within the recreation area boundaries. Pets are not permitted within designated swim area. (Beach)
Use rules
Food Storage Required: Bitterroot National Forest Food Storage Order Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days: Camping Restrictions Regional Order Quiet hours 10 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Managed by
Federal agency
Phone
406-821-3913

Activities

  • Picnicking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Hiking
  • Lake and Pond Fishing
  • Viewing Scenery
  • Viewing Wildlife
  • Motorized Boating
  • Non-Motorized Boating

Amenities

  • Parking
  • Restroom
  • Water

Accessibility

  • Accessible restroom

Sources

from fs.usda.gov/r01/bitterroot/recreation/three-frogs-campground updated