Darby

Darby, Montana, offers idyllic, Old West allure. This little town sits at the southern tip of the beautiful Bitterroot Valley, nestled between the Sapphire and Bitterroot mountain ranges along the winding Bitterroot River. Downtown Darby offers a step back in time with local antique shops and an old-fashioned candy store. Darby highlights include access to state and federal public lands, like the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness, Blodgett Canyon, Trapper Peak, Lake Como, and Painted Rocks State Park. You’ll also find the Alta Ranger Station here in Darby—America’s first Forest Service ranger station—and the Richard Cromwell Memorial Rodeo Grounds.

Visitor + Business Information

Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce

Government

Fire + Safety

Hospitals

Bitterroot Health (Hamilton) – 18 miles from Darby

Transportation

Missoula Montana Airport – 68 miles from Darby, offering nonstop flights to major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles
Ravalli County Airport – 18 miles from Darby

Population

853 (2022)

Elevation

3,885’

Climate

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average High	37	42	50	58	67	76	85	84	73	61	45	36
Average Low	19	21	27	31	39	45	49	47	40	33	25	19

Public Lands

Accommodations

Darby offers a variety of accommodations, including bed-and-breakfasts, motels, lodges, guest ranches, vacation homes and RV parks. Click here for options.