Straight Creek Packer Corrals
The facility is reserved exclusively for permitted commercial outfitters and is not available for public recreational camping. General public seeking horse camping should contact the Rocky Mountain Ranger District about alternative options in the Benchmark area.
Winter Storm Warning issued October 10 at 12:32AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches, with the exception of the Lincoln valley where up to 7 inches is expected. 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...From noon today to 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
Straight Creek Packer Corrals Horse Camp is a Forest Service facility located approximately 30 miles west of Augusta, Montana, along the Rocky Mountain Front. Situated near the confluence of Straight Creek, Benchmark Creek, and Glade Creek, this site serves as a staging area for commercial pack trips into the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. The facility is designed exclusively for permitted outfitters and guides, not for general public use. It features packer corrals for staging horses and pack animals, along with basic amenities including vault toilets and drinking water from a hand pump. The area experiences heavy use during the summer and fall seasons when outfitters run hunting and backcountry trips. Recreational campers seeking horse camping in this area should look to nearby alternatives such as Benchmark Campground or Benchmark Packer Corrals, which may have sites available for public use.
Directions
From Augusta, Montana, travel west on Benchmark Road (Forest Road 235) for approximately 30 miles to the Benchmark area. The packer corrals are located near the Straight Creek and Benchmark Creek confluence.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 562-3247 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Rocky Mountain Ranger District Augusta |
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