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.
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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