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.
Winter Storm Warning issued October 11 at 10:29AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches north of the US Hwy 2 corridor, with 6 to 12 inches possible south of the US Hwy 2 corridor. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Montana. * 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 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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