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Rombo

Bitterroot National Forest

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Upcoming Availability

12 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Mon, Jul 27

None

available

Tue, Jul 28

None

available

Wed, Jul 29

1

site

Thu, Jul 30

4

sites

Fri, Jul 31

1

site

Sat, Aug 1

1

site

Sun, Aug 2

4

sites

Mon, Aug 3

3

sites

Tue, Aug 4

5

sites

Wed, Aug 5

3

sites

Thu, Aug 6

3

sites

Fri, Aug 7

2

sites

Sat, Aug 8

3

sites

Sun, Aug 9

6

sites

Campground guide

What to know before booking

Rombo Campground is located in a scenic area along the West Fork Bitterroot River in the mountains of southwestern Montana. The campground offers 16 sites, four of which are accessible, for tent and RV camping. The campground is located along the West Fork of the Bitterroot River.

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

The campground offers 16 sites, four of which are accessible, for tent and RV camping. Individual sites can accommodate up to 10 people and two vehicles. One bear proof container is provided for tent campers on bicycles or ATVs to comply with the Food Storage Order. Bear proof garbage dumpsters are available throughout the campground. Picnic tables, campfire rings and grills are provided, as are accessible pit toilets and drinking water. A campground host is on-site. Utility hookups are not available. Parking surfaces are gravel. A fill site for potable water is located just beyond Site #16

Natural Features

The campground is located along the West Fork of the Bitterroot River. Large yellow-barked ponderosa pine trees tower above many of the campsites, which along with fir, aspen and cottonwoods, provide pleasant shade. The campground is situated at an elevation of 4,500 feet. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area, including bald eagles, piliated woodpeckers, mule and white-tailed deer, moose, elk, bighorn sheep, black bears and numerous songbirds.

Recreation

Fly fishing and wading in the West Fork Bitterroot River are popular activities. During high water season, kayaking and rafting are available as well. Painted Rocks Lake is just five miles south of the campground. Visitors enjoy swimming, kayaking, boating and fishing. Anglers will find mountain whitefish and a variety of trout. Many trails and unimproved roads in the area are great for exploring by bike or off-road vehicle. Hiking trails to various mountain peaks are nearby.

Nearby Attractions

The Alta Ranger Station, located on Hughes Creek Road, was the first Forest Service Ranger Station in the United States, built in 1899. It remains a popular tourist location and is a short distance from the campground. Horse Creek Hot Springs is about 29 miles from the campground and can be accessed via a gravel road with a high-clearance vehicle. A post office and a general store and deli can be found in Conner, 16 miles from the campground. Darby is 24 miles from the campground. It is a full-service community with fuel, lodging, a grocery store, restaurants, and other local businesses.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

13 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 07

AREA ROMBO

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

65 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 15

AREA ROMBO

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

60 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 13

AREA ROMBO

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 11

AREA ROMBO

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

55 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 05

AREA ROMBO

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 10

AREA ROMBO

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 09

AREA ROMBO

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 04

AREA ROMBO

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 14

AREA ROMBO

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 12

AREA ROMBO

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

65 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 03

AREA ROMBO

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 16

AREA ROMBO

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Site 08

AREA ROMBO

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

10

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

Camping is permitted during the off-season but water is not available
Call (406) 821-3269 for information on potential road closures or fire restrictions
Click here for more information on the Bitterroot National Forest
Check out the forest's campground description for specific information to Fish Your National Forest

More at Bitterroot National Forest

Other tracked campgrounds from the same park or area.

Surrounding campgrounds

Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.

Lost Horse Guard Station

Bitterroot National Forest

27.3 mi

Tower Rock Campground

Salmon Field Office (BLM)

36.2 mi

Morgan Bar Campground

Salmon Field Office (BLM)

39.7 mi

Shoup Bridge Campground

Salmon Field Office (BLM)

49.8 mi

Williams Lake Campground

Salmon Field Office (BLM)

53.4 mi

Grasshopper Campground (Mt)

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

60 mi

Common questions

Is Rombo available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 12 of the next 14 days, starting Wed, Jul 29. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Rombo?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.