Road noise from the nearby highway reaches all six sites at Bench Creek Campground, though the lollipop loop design keeps campsites on the non-highway side. Sites 2, 3, and 4 back directly to the creek, while OHV trails across the road add daytime noise. The Forest Service maintains vault toilets here, but campers must pack out all trash since no water or waste collection is provided.
This small campground operates on a first-come basis with paved access roads and standard picnic tables and fire rings at each site. Cell coverage varies by provider, with satellite internet working but Verizon service unavailable. For additional forest camping, Bull Trout Lake Campground sits just over a mile west with lake access.
Description
A nice small campground in the trees along Bench Creek near Highway 21. Fishing in the stream and nearby Bull Trout Lake. Trail adjacent to the campground, heading southeast to Stanley Lake. Each of the 5 sites have picnic tables and fire rings with cooking grills. Amenities within the campground include a vault toilet. No drinking water is provided on site, and this small campground accommodates smaller trailers and motorhomes up to 30 feet long.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBench Creek Campground is located in Idaho near Stanley
Directions
From Stanley:24 miles NW of Stanley on Highway 21 on the right side of the highway.From Boise:Approximately 108 miles NE on Highway 21 towards Stanley. Look for campsite on left side of highway not to far past Banner Summit.
Coordinates
44.31930069 N
115.23589036 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Toilets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 10 min from Boise, ID
- 3 hrs 44 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 3 hrs 49 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 5 hrs 14 min from Lewiston, ID










