Can you reserve a site at Rexford Bench?

Yes, Rexford Bench is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Rexford Bench?

50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Rexford Bench?

Yes, pets are allowed at Rexford Bench.

Are campfires allowed at Rexford Bench?

Campfires are allowed at Rexford Bench. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Rexford Bench, Montana — 54 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

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.

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.

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.

The facts

Season: Late April — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
54 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 50 ft
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: Camping Loop A- REXFORD BENCH, REXFORD BENCH, REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A, REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B, REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop a, REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop b, REXFORD BENCH-Camping loop A

Site types

54 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.

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54 campsites at Rexford Bench

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
11	Camping Loop A- REXFORD BENCH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
1 - Campground Host Site	REXFORD BENCH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
16	REXFORD BENCH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
2	REXFORD BENCH	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
10	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
12	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
13	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
14	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
15	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
17	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
18	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
19	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
20	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
21	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
22	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
24	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
25	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
26	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	16	🐾
27	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
29	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
3	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
30	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
31	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
4	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
5	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	40 ft	16	🐾
6	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	16	🐾
7	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
8	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
9	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
32	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
33	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
34	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
35	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
36	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
37	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	16	🐾
38	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
40	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
41	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	50 ft	8	🐾
42	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	—	—	50 ft	8	🐾
43	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
44	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
45	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
46	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
47	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
48	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
49	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
50	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
51	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
52	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
53	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
54	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
28	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop a	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
39	REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop b	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
23	REXFORD BENCH-Camping loop A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Eureka, travel west on Highway 93 for about a mile, then continue 6 miles south on Highway 37.

48.89951, -115.15763 · 48°53'58.3"N 115°9'27.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 31°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	32	39	49	60	70	77	87	86	75	57	41	31
Low °F	19	21	28	34	42	49	53	51	44	35	27	21
Precip in	0.9	0.7	0.9	1.0	1.8	2.5	1.1	1.1	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Rexford Bench

Can you reserve a site at Rexford Bench?: Yes, Rexford Bench is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Rexford Bench have?: 54 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Rexford Bench?: 50 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Rexford Bench?: Yes, pets are allowed at Rexford Bench.
Are campfires allowed at Rexford Bench?: Campfires are allowed at Rexford Bench. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Rexford Bench also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Rexford Bench's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Campground: $24.00 daily fee per single site, $48.00 daily fee per double site.
Kamloops Terrace: $20.00 daily fee per single site
50% discount with US Golden Age/Access or Interagency Senior/Access Passes

Restrictions:

16 day stay limit
Pets are welcome, but must be leashed
Lighting of fireworks is not allowed on National Forest System Lands

Accessibility:

Accessible flush toilets and sites

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Rexford Bench

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Gateway Boat Camp 6.7 mi · Facility
Koocanusa Area 7.1 mi · Facility
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Horse Camp 12.4 mi · Facility
Big Therriault Lake Campground 13 mi · Campground
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Contact

Phone 406-296-2536
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Rexford Bench