Rexford Bench
Kootenai National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: EUREKA, MT, MT
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$48 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (86 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Rexford Bench is the most highly developed campground in Kootenai National Forest with 54 sites, clean flush toilets, and excellent amenities for boating, fishing, and swimming on Lake Koocanusa. Campers consistently praise the spacious sites, quality bathrooms, and peaceful setting with great hiking nearby.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear and White-tailed Deer present in area. Also watch for Bald Eagle, Great Gray Owl, and Wild Turkey.
Insider tips for Rexford Bench: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 24 reservable sites out of 54 total 30 sites are first come-first serve; Kamloops Terrace has 20 additional sites with overflow parking Firewood available for purchase from a local vendor in the town of Rexford
Skip Rexford Bench if: You need RV hookups — most sites have no hookups; only self-contained RVs suitable. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonal only.
Best time to visit Rexford Bench: May-October — Campground seasonal operations run May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Webb Mtn. Lookout Rental (EUREKA, MT), Mcguire Mtn. Lookout Rental (EUREKA, MT), North Dickey Lake (Eureka, MT), South Dickey Lake (Eureka, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Rexford Bench
Cell signal at Rexford Bench (EUREKA, MT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 24 reservable sites out of 54 total
30 sites are first come-first serve; Kamloops Terrace has 20 additional sites with overflow parking
Firewood available for purchase from a local vendor in the town of Rexford
Campground seasonal operations run May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Eureka, travel west on Highway 93 for about a mile, then continue 6 miles south on Highway 37.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Kootenai National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Kootenai National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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