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Koocanusa Reservoir
Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowedBig rigs OK

Rexford Bench

Rexford, Montana · 2,559 ftIn Kootenai National Forest

Photos: KNF

At a glance

6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$24–$48recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
54From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
2,559 ft780 m
Season
From Late AprFrom fs.usda.gov · Sep 2026
Cell signal
Not yet known

Loops4

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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.

How we name loops

Recreation.gov files one loop under 3 spellings, such as “REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop A” and “REXFORD BENCH-Camping Loop a”. We join them, so that loop here is 25 + 1 + 1 sites.

Amenities

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  • Caravan / RV sites
  • Drinking water
  • Dump station
  • Internet access (fee)
  • Reservations
  • Tent sites
  • Toilets
  • WiFi
  • Internet access (wlan)

From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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About

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.

From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Good to know

  • Wi-Fi available

Cell service

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  • Verizon4G LTE
  • AT&T4G LTE
  • T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
  • Wi-FiAvailable

Cell service at Rexford Bench: FCC map Dec 2025 · Wi-Fi from the campground

Weather

National Weather Service

  • TueMostly Sunny56°34°
  • WedPatchy Fog then Mostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain58°36°
  • ThuAreas Of Fog then Sunny59°38°
  • FriPatchy Fog then Sunny66°42°
  • SatMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain64°37°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

48.89951, -115.15763
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Rexford
Park
Kootenai National Forest

Data from OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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