Bench Creek Campground
The campground is currently closed for the season. Opens June 15. All sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations. No drinking water is available on site.
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About
Bench Creek Campground is a small, primitive campground situated along Bench Creek in the Salmon-Challis National Forest, just off Highway 21 between Boise and Stanley. The campground offers 5 shaded sites nestled among the trees, providing a quiet base for exploring the surrounding wilderness. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring with cooking grill for campfire cooking. Facilities are basic, with a vault toilet on site but no drinking water available. Campers should bring all necessary water supplies. The campground has a 16-foot maximum length restriction, making it suitable for tent camping and small trailers only. All sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations accepted. Recreational opportunities include fishing in Bench Creek and nearby Bull Trout Lake. A trail adjacent to the campground heads southeast toward Stanley Lake, offering hiking access into the surrounding forest.
Directions
From Stanley: 24 miles northwest on Highway 21, located on the right side of the highway. From Boise: Approximately 108 miles northeast on Highway 21 toward Stanley, past Banner Summit, located on the left side of the highway.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 16ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 16ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (208) 756-5100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Salmon-Challis NF - Bench Creek Campground |
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