Wood's Cabin
USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Lookout/Cabin
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Newland Ranch Dump Station · 46.6 mi
- Coordinates
- 46.0658, -114.2445
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
We invite you to enjoy a recreational experience at the historic Woods Cabin located on the north shore of Lake Como. Large windows and deck offer an excellent view overlooking the lake and near-by scenic mountain peaks. To the west of the cabin, a short walk will take you to a trailhead that begins the seven-mile loop trail around Lake Como. You may see osprey, bald eagles, deer, moose, elk or bear. To the east of the cabin, a short walk will take you to a popular sandy beach and swimming area. On the south side of Lake Como there is a boat ramp and parking for trailers. The cabin was built in 1928 and provides rustic accommodations. There is a vault toilet located nearby and even though there is no electricity there are propane lamps in the cabin. It has three bedrooms, a kitchen and dining room, and a large living room that is conducive to group meetings. The overnight limit is 15 people. Parking at the cabin is restricted to 2 vehicles. Extra vehicles can park in the upper parking lot above the cabin. Four exempt vehicle day use passes are available for people staying in the cabin.The cabin has two new wood stoves and the wood shed will be stocked with firewood. During the winter months, the road from the main Lake Como road to the Cabin is not plowed, so people may have to park at the boat launch and walk across the dam to reach the cabin. There will be no drinking water available. Lake Como is a beautiful setting in the winter time and is popular with cross-country skiers, snowshoers, and ice fishermen. There are groomed cross country ski trails on the south side of lake, taking off from the boat launch.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Wood's Cabin free?
No. Wood's Cabin charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Wood's Cabin?
From Darby, MT travel north for 4 miles on Highway 93. Turn west (left) onto Lake Como Rd. Follow for 3 miles turn north (right) to remain on Lake Como RD, follow for 0.7 miles and turn left and then an immediate right towards beach area. Continue past the swimming area parking lot to the third parking area. A gate on the west side of this parking area secures the driveway into both the Woods Cabin and the adjacent privately permitted Hikers Cabin. Take the left-hand fork to the Woods Cabin. The combination lock on the gate is changed regularly and renters will need to call the Darby Ranger Station one week prior to reservations for current combinations.
What are the rules at Wood's Cabin?
Maximum stay limit of 4 days.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
