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Bench Creek Campground

Challis National Forest · Lowman, ID

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  • Address:Lowman, ID
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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.

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
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Campground Rules

  • No campfires allowed

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