Established Camping
Rexford Bench Campground
About
USDA Forest Service
Kootenai National Forest
Overview
Rexford Bench Recreation Area is the most highly developed camp area within the Kootenai National Forest. Rexford Bench Campground has 54 sites, 30 are first come-first serve and 24 can be reserved. Kamloops Terrace has 20 sites and additional overflow parking. A high and low water boat ramp is available. A day use area with swimming beach completes this popular area. It is a popular destination for boating, fishing and swimming on Lake Koocanusa, and hiking in the surrounding forest. Beautiful sandstone formations can be viewed not far from the campground, and osprey and eagles can often be seen fishing in the reservoir.
Recreation
Fishing, boating and swimming are popular activities. Fishing derbies are held several times each year and anglers can expect a catch of kokanee salmon, whitefish and a variety of trout, among others. A variety of hiking trails begins in the campground, including a relatively short interpretive trail that loops around the campground, and the Hoodoo Trail, that leads to impressive sandstone formations that jut out from an inlet along the lake. The Hoodoos can also be seen via boat. Several paths lead from the campground to the adjacent beach, boat ramp and overflow parking area.
Facilities
Fishing, boating and swimming are popular activities. Fishing derbies are held several times each year and anglers can expect a catch of kokanee salmon, whitefish and a variety of trout, among others. A variety of hiking trails begins in the campground, including a relatively short interpretive trail that loops around the campground, and the Hoodoo Trail, that leads to impressive sandstone formations that jut out from an inlet along the lake. The Hoodoos can also be seen via boat. Several paths lead from the campground to the adjacent beach, boat ramp and overflow parking area.
Natural Features
The campground is located on an arm of Lake Koocanusa in northwest Montana near the Canadian border. The 46,500-acre reservoir has over 127 miles of shoreline and is formed by 422' Libby Dam on the Kootenai River, which stretches about 90 miles and into Canada. It is a large campground, situated in a ponderosa pine forest at an elevation of 2,470 feet. Osprey often fish around Libby Dam at sunset, making for enjoyable viewing opportunities. Bald eagles can be seen hunting kokanee in the river and lake during the fall. A variety of wildlife also makes its home in the area.
Nearby Attractions
The Kootenai River, below Libby Dam, is a blue ribbon fishery. Guided tours of the dam and powerhouse are offered at the visitor center throughout the summer. Visitors also enjoy driving the 100-mile loop around the reservoir. Several trails, including some that lead to scenic waterfalls, are located along the route.
Location
Rexford Bench Campground is located in Montana
Directions
From Eureka, travel west on Highway 93 for about a mile, then continue 6 miles south on Highway 37.
Address
949 US HIGHWAY 93 N
Eureka, MT 59917-0116
Coordinates
48.8995139 N
115.1576306 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TFair
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Nice place
We came here just after the Labor Day weekend and found it to be not very busy as we arrived early on Friday. It filled up for Saturday and Sunday nights, bit was peaceful and relaxing. We were not able to camp near the water at this time due to much of the campground being closed off for the season.
Beautiful. Quiet. Clean.
This campground is very well kept. Clean bathrooms. Well spread out camp spots. Loved every part of our stay here and will be returning!
National Forest campground Rexford Bench
We like this place a lot. Large sites. Many with double driveway. All are back in sites and there are a few available for longer units, but most are for 30 ft or less. Very nice. Nice. Well kept campground. No services but water is available at spigots.
Let's keep this place a secret
I will start with the lake. Amazingly beautiful. I was so looking forward to kayaking and/or paddleboarding, but alas, it was too windy. I was forced to just enjoy the views from the peaceful shore. There is plenty of boat parking and a large launch area. The campground itself is not directly on the water, but very very close. The sited are very generously spaced. It made us feel like we were wild camping. There are communal water spouts. A dump station. And really nice bathrooms with flush toilets. This is one of our favorite NFS campgrounds. It is also close to Eureka where there are some good restaurants in a cute walkable downtown. The grocery store is a far size with great produce. The Candian border isn't very far.
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Boondocking 4 Everyone
Fabulous location with swimming and docking areas both close to the Campgrounds. Clean clean clean restrooms. Families welcome.
Rexford Bench
Nice bathrooms! Long, wide, level back in sites. Lots of RV's at this campground. Sites are nicely spaced out and was quiet at night.
April Dirtbiking Spot!
Awesome in April when the snow's melted and no one else is around! Easy to park a camper/toyhauler and get out and ride. You can go to the canadian border!
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Smaller but nice
Very nice, smaller campground with great access to Lake Koocanusa