Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
May–Sepbest months
About Darby Rd
The many miles of trails on the Darby Ranger District provide opportunities ranging from short day-trips to extended back-country trips.
- Managed by: Bitterroot National Forest, FS
- Where: in Darby, MT · 46.02352, -114.17769
Things to do:
HikingHorseback ridingBoating & paddlingSwimmingBikingOff-road (OHV)Wildlife & birding
Weather by month
35°18°Jan
39°20°Feb
49°27°Mar
57°31°Apr
66°38°May
74°44°Jun
85°49°Jul
83°47°Aug
73°40°Sep
58°32°Oct
42°24°Nov
33°18°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
See Darby Rd from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waddell | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.5 mi | 1.5 mi |
| Waddell | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.6 mi | 1.5 mi |
| Shannon Gulch | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 3.0 mi | 1.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Rural edge
The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Blue Mountain Observatory (University observatory), 59 mi.
RV essentials
Propane: 20.9 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Rock Creek Horse Camp 3.8 mi
- Three Sisters Group Site Campground 3.8 mi
- Campsite · 4 mi NW of Darby 4 mi
- Hannon Memorial campground 4.1 mi
- Lake Como Campground 4.1 mi
- Woods Cabin 4.3 mi