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
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
- Bureau of Land Management, Missoula Field Office
- Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor’s Office
- Darby Ranger District
- West Fork Ranger District
- Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC)
- Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 2 Headquarters
Accommodations
Darby offers a variety of accommodations, including bed-and-breakfasts, motels, lodges, guest ranches, vacation homes and RV parks. Click here for options.
Film + Television Credits
Movies: Disorganized Crime, Frozen in Fear
Television: Yellowstone
