U.S. Forest Service · Kootenai National Forest

Rexford Bench

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. Fishing, boating and swimming are popular activities.

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Campsites

Standard, no hookups	54
Total	54

Amenities & rules

✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowedMax vehicle length 50 ftRVs & trailersTents

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

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

Campgrounds nearby

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Kootenai National Forest

Tobacco River Campground

1.1 miles away

First-come

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Swisher Lake Campground

4.9 miles away

Reservable

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Webb Mtn. Lookout Rental

MT · 1 site

10.2 miles away

First-come

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Big Therriault Lake Campground

13 miles away

First-come

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Grave Creek Campground

13.5 miles away

First-come

Kootenai National Forest

Peck Gulch Campground

13.9 miles away

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.