Benchmark Campground
Open for the season. The campground operates from late spring through early fall, with exact dates varying by snow conditions. Sites are first-come, first-served at $10 per night.
Winter Storm Warning issued October 10 at 10:56AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches, with the exception of the Lincoln valley where up to 7 inches is expected. Isolated amounts approaching 30 inches within the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Gates of the Mountains, Upper Blackfoot and MacDonald Pass, Southern High Plains, and Southern Rocky Mountain Front. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds combined with the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree branches. Isolated power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to between the evening through late morning hours.
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
About
Benchmark Campground sits at the gateway to the Bob Marshall Wilderness along the Rocky Mountain Front in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Located roughly 30 miles west of Augusta via Forest Road 235, this 25-site campground serves as a staging area for wilderness trips and offers a true backcountry experience. The campground provides basic amenities including vault toilets, drinking water from a hand pump, fire rings, and picnic tables at sites. Horse corrals make this a popular destination for equestrian users heading into the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Activities include horseback riding, fishing in nearby streams, and picnicking. Bears are active in this area, and mandatory food storage regulations are strictly enforced. All food must be kept in approved bear-resistant containers and removed from the area after eating. Campers should follow all posted fire danger warnings and food storage requirements.
Directions
From Augusta, go west on Forest Road 235 about 30 miles.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 449-5201 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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