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$5/night
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5 campsites
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5 campsites
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Bench Creek Campground, Highway 21
Anglers and hikers on a tight budget will do well here. Fishing in Bench Creek or driving a few minutes to Bull Trout Lake, hiking toward Stanley Lake, and paying $5 a night (or $2.50 with a Senior/Access Pass) is a hard deal to beat. Opens June 15, so plan accordingly.
No potable water on-site means hauling everything from Stanley, 24 miles away. Campers who need a quiet, remote-feeling night should also know Highway 21 runs right alongside these five sites, and traffic noise is audible even if most reviewers shrug it off.
Reference information about Bench Creek Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>A nice small campground in the trees along Bench Creek near Highway 21. Fishing in the stream and nearby Bull Trout Lake. Trail adjacent to the campground, heading southeast to Stanley Lake. Each of the 5 sites have picnic tables and fire rings with cooking grills. Amenities within the campground include a vault toilet. No drinking water is provided on site, and this small campground accommodates smaller trailers and motorhomes up to 30 feet long.</p>
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Summer is the most reliable season here. The campground opens June 15, and daytime highs run 60–80°F through August, with nights dropping into the 30s and 40s. July and early August see the most visitors, though Bench Creek stays relatively quiet compared to larger campgrounds nearby. Fall brings crisp air and changing aspens. Winter closes the area under deep snow and subzero temperatures.
Campground opens June 15; summer temps 60–80°F and described as most reliable season.
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Bench Creek Campground is a small, rustic campground located near Bench Creek along Highway 21 within the Salmon-Challis National Forest. The campground features 5 sites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings with cooking grills. A vault toilet is available, but there is no potable water on-site. The campground accommodates smaller trailers and motorhomes up to 30 feet long.
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