Established Camping
Benchmark
Benchmark is located near Augusta in the Lewis and Clark National Forest, featuring forested terrain with a mix of trees and open spaces. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as the Sun River and the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex.
Description
Benchmark Camping area is located approximately 30 miles west of Augusta, Montana. It has 25 campsites and available from Summer until Fall. Bears may frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating. Mandatory food storage is required.
Location
Benchmark is located in Montana
Directions
In Augusta, MT, take County Rt. 435 for 0.3 miles to Fishing Access, Bean Lake sign (Eberl St.). Turn right onto Eberl St. (which becomes Laurel St. almost immediately and then Forest Rt. 235) and go 14.7 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left (following Benchmark sign) and go 15.4 miles to Benchmark campground sign. Turn left and go 0.3 miles to campground.
Coordinates
47.4860006 N
112.881 W
Detours Nearby
Lake Inez Campground
3 hrs 38 min away
Mill Falls
3 hrs 50 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 36 min from Great Falls
- 2 hrs 53 min from Helena
- 3 hrs 48 min from Missoula
- 4 hrs 13 min from Bozeman
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
