Benton RV Park and Campground

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  • Four blocks from the Missouri river, in the town of Fort Benton
  • Close to historic attractions and river-based activities
  • Free wifi, horseshoes game, barbecue areas and picnic tables
If you're holidaying anywhere in North America, at any time, it's an absolute must to spend some (significant) time around the mighty Missouri River. It's the longest in the entire continent, flowing for over 2,300 miles from the Rocky Mountains to St Louis in Missouri where it joins the Mississippi: it's an absolute must to spend some significant time at that latter river too. Missouri River ramblings are easily sorted from small, comfy and friendly Benton RV Park and Campground in Montana's Chouteau County, a mere five blocks from the river and days of fishing, canoeing and placid riverside ambles. This part of Montana is famed too for Fort Benton, a National Historic Landmark because of its vital role as head of navigation on the Missouri River... also a significant must-see... A number of themed trails, such as the Old Forts Trail, lead from the town, and the several nature areas nearby have spectacular scenic walks including riverside trails and routes through state parks. Further afield, the Great Falls and another National Historic Landmark, the Great Falls Portage, are within 50 minutes' drive, the Highwood Mountains and Highwood Baldy are an hour north, and the Canadian border is two hours and 15 minutes from the park. And you'll need a rest in among all that. Meander back to base for alfresco suppers at the barbecue areas and picnic tables, before testing your skills on the horsehoes pit or lazing around to use the free wifi.

Site type

Tent pitches 15
Touring caravan pitches 28
Motorhome pitches 28
Rent a tent 1
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Location

Benton RV Park and Campground

2410 Choteau Street

Fort Benton

Montana

USA

59442

Directions

Timezone

America/Denver Mountain Standard Time (GMT-07:00)

GPS

47.82838°N
-110.66267°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Fort Benton once was one of the biggest inland ports in the USA, where fortune hunters flocked to where gold was found and where steamboats chugged regularly along the Missouri River. Stroll along the historic steamboat levee and the first bridge to span the river, before a day or two around Fort Benton's museums or a restful hour by the waterside to look out for a bald eagle soaring overhead. Canine fans should (or possibly shouldn't; you might howl) go and see the statue of faithful hound Shep, who waited at the depot for his deceased master for five and a half years before being killed by an incoming train. Sniff. The town is on the Lewis & Clark National Historic trail (all 3,700 miles of it) and the 1,170-mile Nez Perce National Historic Trail following the attempt of the Nez Perce indigenous tribe to get to Canada; follow either from Fort Benton for hikes of a couple of hours or more. Fort Benton is also an access point for the stunning Upper Missouri River Break National Monument, running alongside 149 miles of the Missouri River to include six wilderness areas: this is very much another must-see.

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  • Does Benton RV Park and Campground have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Benton RV Park and Campground dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Benton RV Park and Campground? Fort Benton once was one of the biggest inland ports in the USA, where fortune hunters flocked to where gold was found and where steamboats chugged regularly along the Missouri River. Stroll … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Benton RV Park and Campground?
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    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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