Rexford Bench
REXFORD BENCH
Part of Kootenai National Forest
Overview
Rexford Bench Recreation Area is the most highly developed camp area within the Kootenai National Forest. Rexford Bench Campground has 54 sites, 30 are first come-first serve and 24 can be reserved. Kamloops Terrace has 20 sites and additional overflow parking. A high and low water boat ramp is available. A day use area with swimming beach completes this popular area. It is a popular destination for boating, fishing and swimming on Lake Koocanusa, and hiking in the surrounding forest. Beautiful sandstone formations can be viewed not far from the campground, and osprey and eagles can often be seen fishing in the reservoir.
Facilities
The campground offers dozens of accessible, single-family sites for tent and RV camping. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A large overflow parking area is available for boat trailers and RVs.
Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible flush toilets and drinking water are provided, but utility hookups are not available. Campground roads and campsite spurs are paved. A campground host is on-site.
Natural Features
The campground is located on an arm of Lake Koocanusa in northwest Montana near the Canadian border. The 46,500-acre reservoir has over 127 miles of shoreline and is formed by 422' Libby Dam on the Kootenai River, which stretches about 90 miles and into Canada. It is a large campground, situated in a ponderosa pine forest at an elevation of 2,470 feet.Osprey often fish around Libby Dam at sunset, making for enjoyable viewing opportunities. Bald eagles can be seen hunting kokanee in the river and lake during the fall. A variety of wildlife also makes its home in the area.
Recreation
Fishing, boating and swimming are popular activities. Fishing derbies are held several times each year and anglers can expect a catch of kokanee salmon, whitefish and a variety of trout, among others.
A variety of hiking trails begins in the campground, including a relatively short interpretive trail that loops around the campground, and the Hoodoo Trail, that leads to impressive sandstone formations that jut out from an inlet along the lake. The Hoodoos can also be seen via boat. Several paths lead from the campground to the adjacent beach, boat ramp and overflow parking area.
Nearby Attractions
The Kootenai River, below Libby Dam, is a blue ribbon fishery. Guided tours of the dam and powerhouse are offered at the visitor center throughout the summer. Visitors also enjoy driving the 100-mile loop around the reservoir. Several trails, including some that lead to scenic waterfalls, are located along the route.Important Notices
16 Day Stay Limit
Check in/out 2:00 pm
If your extra vehicle is at the site longer than 30 minutes, you will need to pay the $5 extra vehicle fee or move the vehicle to the Overflow Parking Area
Non-reservable sites are first come-first serve. Saving sites is prohibited.
Additional fees are charged for dump station use
Please cancel your reservation if you do not plan to use the campsite. Reservations may be forfeited, without refund, for failure to occupy campsite on first night and for absences exceeding 24 hours thereafter. Campsite will be made available to other campers at 2PM the following day, for the remainder of the reservation.
Click here for more information on the Kootenai National Forest https://www.fs.usda.gov/kootenai
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Available Activities
- SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
- WATER SPORTS - Water Skiing
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS - Educational Programs
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Boating
Directions
<p>From Eureka, travel west on Highway 93 for about a mile, then continue 6 miles south on Highway 37.</p>
Contact Information
Phone: 406-296-2536
949 US HIGHWAY 93 NEUREKA, MT 59917-0116
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 41, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 49, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 31, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 50, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 42, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 46, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 39, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop b, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 51, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 37, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 3, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 33, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 52, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 44, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 54, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 32, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop REXFORD BENCH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 30, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 2, Loop REXFORD BENCH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 43, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 5, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 26, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 4, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 28, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop a, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 35, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop Camping Loop A- REXFORD BENCH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 47, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 7, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 6, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 8, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 34, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 36, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 9, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 40, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 38, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 45, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 1 - Campground Host Site, Loop REXFORD BENCH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 29, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 48, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 53, Loop REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
