Benchmark Packer Corrals
Reserved exclusively for permitted outfitters and packers. Not available for public camping. Seasonal access typically late spring through early fall; Benchmark Road is closed by snow during winter months.
About
Benchmark Packer Corrals serves as a staging area for permitted outfitters and commercial packing operations accessing the Bob Marshall Wilderness complex in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Located along the Rocky Mountain Front approximately 30 miles west of Augusta via Forest Road 235, this facility provides corrals and basic amenities for stock users with valid outfitter permits. The facility sits at the heart of prime grizzly bear habitat. All users must comply with mandatory food storage regulations. No potable water is available on site; users must bring their own water supply. Vault toilets are provided. This is not a public campground. The nearby Benchmark Campground offers 25 public campsites for visitors seeking overnight accommodations in this area. Access to Benchmark Packer Corrals requires an outfitter permit from the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.
Directions
From Augusta, travel west on Forest Road 235 approximately 30 miles to the Benchmark area.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| 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 | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 449-5201 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Benchmark Campground |
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