Woods Cabin
Woods Cabin offers a unique chance to camp in the forest, in a rustic, old-time setting, while enjoying all the summer and winter activities that are available from the shore of scenic Lake Como. The cabin provides a comfortable experience and spectacular views, with its large windows and decks overlooking the lake and nearby mountain peaks. It also provides access to the lake and a nearby beach and gives visitors access to a myriad of trails and open spaces. Important winter rental information: Woods Cabin is available for rent in the winter and provides a great basecamp for numerous outdoor winter recreation activities.
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Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
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| Site | Entry | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Pull-through | Gravel | Partial | Lakefront | 15 / 2 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
The site record lists 15 people. The campground description says up to 12 people.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 20 ft |
The rustic cabin has three bedrooms, a living area and a kitchen. It has beds that can accommodate up to 12 people (double bunk beds with mattresses). The main living area offers a table and chairs and two wood stoves for heating. Woods Cabin is ony partially furnished. There is no electricity or hot water. We recommend bringing your own sleeping bags or bedding, ice chest, dish soap, matches, 1st Aid kit, flashlights, etc. Each renter is responsible for leaving the cabin cleaner than they found it. We'd appreciate your feedback on the condition of the cabin or any suggestions you may have. The cabin was built in 1928 and was renovated in 2011. Please be aware that this is a rustic cabin and despite our efforts to control the rodents, there may be rodent activity. Please keep the cabin clean and store food in containers or cupboards. Firewood is provided at the cabin but it will need to be split. A splitting maul is also provided. The driveway to the cabin is on a moderately steep hillside that flattens to a pull-through loop near the cabin entrance. Parking at the cabin is limited to 2 vehicles, but other vehicles can park in the upper parking lot.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Darby, Montana, continue north on Highway 93 for 4 miles. Turn west onto County Road 82/Lake Como Road. Follow signs to the Lake Como National Recreation Area and continue past the swimming area, to a gate at the third lot. Maps of the area can be purchased by calling the Darby Ranger District.
| Nearest town | Darby, Montana |
| Coordinates | 46.0656° N, 114.2439° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- The road to the cabin is NOT maintained during the winter months, so depending on weather conditions, you may or may not be able to drive to the Woods Cabin parking lot.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx D4 Piquett Creek
15 mi from the campground · 2,210 acres
- PrescribedRx D3 Cameron Gaps
20 mi from the campground · 1,100 acres
- PrescribedScf Nz Pile Burn Rx
35 mi from the campground · 34 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Hamilton RV Sales Of Montana ↗ | 14.9 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 13.8 miTwin Lakes Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miComo Lake ↗3 mi trail
- 0.6 miRock Creek ↗14.8 mi trail
- 1.3 miShannon Gulch1.7 mi trail
- 1.4 miWaddell ↗2.9 mi trail
- 2 miLittle Rock Creek ↗4.6 mi trail
- 2.2 miBunkhouse0.3 mi trail
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.2 miLake Como National Recreation Trailhead ↗Bitterroot National Forest · Season May
- 0.7 miRock Creek Trailhead ↗Bitterroot National Forest
- 2 miLittle Rock Creek Trailhead ↗Bitterroot National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, which overlaps Bitterroot National Forest.
- inSelway-Bitterroot Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 1,347,644 acres
- inBitterroot National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,664,512 acres
- 9.7 miNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 4,072,795 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
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Natural features
The cabin is located along the north shore of 913-acre Lake Como in the central Bitterroot Mountains of western Montana. It is situated at an elevation of 4,245 feet and is primarily used for meetings, workshops and retreats, as it can accommodate a larger group of people. The cabin is more than 90 years old and accommodations are rustic. A variety of wildlife and birds can be seen from the cabin and its surroundings. Osprey, bald eagles, deer, moose, elk and bears make their home in the area (learn about outdoor safety ).
Recreation
Boating, fishing, swimming and other water sports are popular on Lake Como. Anglers might see rainbow and cutthroat trout, as well as kokanee salmon, among other alpine species. A boat ramp and parking area are available at the south side of the lake. A large, sandy beach is available to visitors at the north side of the lake. To the west of the cabin, a short walk will take visitors to a trailhead that begins a 7-mile loop trail around Lake Como. The Lake Como National Recreation Loop Trail is suitable for hiking, mountain biking and accessing the lake for swimming or picnics. The first quarter-mile of the trail is wheelchair accessible and the trail also crosses Rock Creek at one point. Approximately 3 miles from the cabin, at the west end of the lake, is a magnificent waterfall that cascades over fern-covered rock cliffs. A trail continues from the waterfall, or heads west up Rock Creek, into the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness area. Winter activities include cross-country skiing on un-groomed terrain, snow shoeing, and ice fishing.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Woods Cabin?
Sites at Woods Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Woods Cabin?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Woods Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Woods Cabin?
The longest site here provides 20 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
What is there to do at Woods Cabin?
Boating, fishing, swimming and other water sports are popular on Lake Como. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Woods Cabin?
Darby, Montana.
Source: Getting there
What if Woods Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Three Frogs Campground (0.2 mi, first-come), Lake Como Campground (0.4 mi, first-come), and Three Sisters Group Site (0.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby