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Rombo

Rombo Campground
ROMBO CG
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About Rombo

Rombo Campground is located in a scenic area along the West Fork Bitterroot River in the mountains of southwestern Montana. The area is home to a variety of big game and wildlife, and provides access to a number of outdoor activities, including fishing, seasonal rafting and various hiking trail opportunities.

Number of accommodations: 9

Campground Amenities

  • Potable Water
    Potable Water

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
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Currently closed - Opens on May 22

Sites & Availability

9 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 04, Loop: AREA ROMBO
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 05, Loop: AREA ROMBO
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 07, Loop: AREA ROMBO
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 08, Loop: AREA ROMBO
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: AREA ROMBO
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 13, Loop: AREA ROMBO
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: AREA ROMBO
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: AREA ROMBO
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop: AREA ROMBO
No Hookups
$15.00
/ per night

Reviews (43)

What Guests Are Saying

Rombo is a beautiful and well-maintained campground with immaculate cleanliness, thanks to the dedicated camp host, Bill, who is highly praised for his helpfulness and friendliness. The sites are generally easy to access, though some may be tight for larger trailers. While there were minor issues, such as inconsistent toilet paper availability and some site damage, the overall experience is positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.4
43 reviews
5
72.1%
31
4
11.6%
5
3
9.3%
4
2
2.3%
1
1
4.7%
2

Tim L

Verified

August 17, 2022 Stayed at: 08, Loop: AREA ROMBO

3

No potable water at the spigots. Been several years without it being fixed.

Jim H

Verified

July 25, 2022 Stayed at: 04, Loop: AREA ROMBO

5

Campground Hosts are almost always helpful and courteous but Rombo hosts Laura and "Rombo" Rick went above and beyond to accommodate our special circumstances! Because our next campground had been closed due to flooding they helped us and the camper couple we were traveling with extend our stay at Rombo for the canceled dates. Then, unfortunately, one of our friends tested positive for COVID and left to return home. After Laura and Rick learned of this they contacted the NFS who subsequently closed and "haz-matt-ed" the pit toilet and campsite picnic table that had been used. Because we had been exposed we were given nitrile gloves and access to an isolated pit toilet and water supply to protect other campers in case we developed COVID also...we never did. This allowed us to "isolate" at Rombo. We felt cared for, looked after and Rick passed on fly fishing advice to me. Thank you again Rick and Laura! You are the best!

Dena B

Verified

July 20, 2022 Stayed at: 14, Loop: AREA ROMBO

2

Nice little campground but most of the campsites are set up backwards for people with RVs. The table and fire rings are on the service side of the RV.

Sarah B

Verified

July 15, 2022 Stayed at: 04, Loop: AREA ROMBO

5

Laura the host was very helpful

Geoffrey W

Verified

June 9, 2022 Stayed at: 16, Loop: AREA ROMBO

5

The campground was great but the host was even better. She gave my kids coloring books and when I realized I forgot my lighter she gave me three match books. Can’t say enough good things about Laura!

Beverly H

Verified

August 30, 2021 Stayed at: 08, Loop: AREA ROMBO

4

Very nice, quiet campground on a river. Camp host was helpful with hike information.

Mary S

Verified

August 23, 2021 Stayed at: 07, Loop: AREA ROMBO

5

This is one of the best campgrounds I’ve ever stayed in, with beautiful, quiet, very large sites and the magnificent West Fork of the Beartooth River.. Sites 4 and 5 are best, in my opinion, but there are also 3 very nice sites which are first come , first served, and those 3 are really nice as well.. Site 2 is spacious and very private.. The campground is great for exploring the riverbank and has a lot of huge, gorgeous Ponderosa Pines.. The only drawback is the broken water system, there is only one place to get water. I hope that gets fixed..

Spencer E

Verified

August 4, 2021 Stayed at: 13, Loop: AREA ROMBO

1

Well, we arrived to a campground nearly devoid of people (cool), with a super creepy vibe. I’m familiar with that fork of the river, but was inexplicably uncomfortable. We decided within ten minutes that - especially given the fire ban - we wouldn’t be staying, but there was no camp host to speak to. There was an empty site marked ‘Host’ but not so much as a water jug to indicate someone was staying there. Also, we had tried to reschedule our stay prior to arrival and the Rec.gov site showed that it was full and not possible. Said the same thing for a few other reservations we had. None of which was true upon our arrival. Whenever we DID have a camp host present, they freely expressed their frustration with the rec.gov system…. Soooo

Michelle B

Verified

July 30, 2021 Stayed at: 04, Loop: AREA ROMBO

5

We loved this site! We brought a church group of girls and it was perfect for multiple tents and hammocks. We reserved 4 and 5 and it was perfect for our little group. There are 3 tables at site 4 which were so useful! We loved being right next to the river and the girls loved catching frogs there.
I love how private it felt because the sites are nicely spaced out. There was lots of shade which was appreciated. The camp hosts were very kind and accommodating. They kept the vault toilets clean. Potable water was easily accessible.
I would absolutely come back and bring my family!

Janet S

Verified

July 8, 2021 Stayed at: 15, Loop: AREA ROMBO

3

This is a hidden gem. Hard to believe though that the water has not been on for over 7 years due to maintenance issues. That is frustrating.

Location Rombo

Address:
7443 West Fork Road
Darby, MT, 59829
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 45.765 / -114.281

Elevation: 1378 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Camping is permitted during the off-season but water is not available

General

Call (406) 821-3269 for information on potential road closures or fire restrictions

General

Click here for more information on the Bitterroot National Forest

General

Check out the forest's campground description for specific information to Fish Your National Forest

General

Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

General

There is no cell phone coverage in this campground.  

General

Bears frequent the area. Food Storage requirements are in effect on all National Forest System lands within the Montana portion of the Bitterroot National Forest from March 1 - December 1 annually.

General

For additional information on the Food Storage visithttps://nfs.fs2c.usda.gov/sites/nfs/files/r01/bitterroot/publication/alerts/BRF_FSO_Handout_final.pdf

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Shoreline stabilization project was completed on the West Fork Bitterroot River, along the Rombo Campground in the fall of 2025.

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