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Woods Cabin

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May–Oct
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  • 1 site for cabin campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 4,254 ft
  • Near DarbyDarby Ranger District · Bitterroot National Forest

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. To ensure your stay is enjoyable, there are a few things to note when renting the cabin during the winter. 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. The gate is closed on the access road to Woods Cabin for public safety so that visitors do not drive down to the cabin and get stuck or slide into the cabin. The county road, however, to the boat launch (located on the south side of Lake Como) is maintained. Visitors can park at the boat launch and walk, ski, or snowshoe across the dam and up to Woods Cabin, which is approximately ¾ mile. Be prepared to haul your gear into the cabin via sled or backpacks. There is no drinking water available this time of year, so please bring your own drinking water. Firewood is provided at the cabin but it may need to be split. A splitting maul is also provided. Please be aware of rapidly changing weather conditions and always use caution and be prepared when recreating in winter conditions.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Woods Cabin

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      34° / 19°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 21°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 27°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      54° / 31°

      7 wet

    5. May

      64° / 39°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      72° / 45°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 50°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 48°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 42°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      57° / 33°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 25°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      32° / 19°

      8 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Darby, MT, 4.2 mi away at 3,880 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Woods Cabin

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