Lake Koocanusa Rexford Bench
Beach, Campground, Boat Launch, Dump Station at Rexford Northwest Montana
Rexford Bench Camping
| ELEVATION | 2470 feet |
| SETTING | Located adjacent to 90-mile-long Lake Koocanusa (KOOtenai/CANada/USA--coo/can/oosa), this site is the most developed on the Kootenai National Forest. Set in a natural forest atmosphere, it is only a short distance to the swimming beach and boat ramp. |
| DIRECTIONS | The entrance to the complex is directly across from the town of Rexford, approximately 5 miles south of the junction of US Highways 93 and 37. |
| ACCESS | Paved highway; pavement throughout the complex |
| TOTAL CAMPSITES | 54 units (20 tent sites) |
| DUMP STATION | Yes |
| MAX. VEHICLE LENGTH | 32 plus; 6 pull-through |
| MAX. LENGTH OF STAY | 14 days |
| MAX GROUP SIZE PER SITE | 10 people |
| WATER | Yes |
| RESTROOMS | Flush; accessible |
| TABLES | Yes |
| FIRE RINGS | Yes |
| FEE | $10.00 US, $13.00 Canadian; RV Dump Station $2.00 US, $3.00 Canadian |
| RESERVATIONS | Some sites are available through advance reservations; others are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Contact the National Recreation Reservation Service at 877-444-6777; TDD 877-833-6777; INTL 518-885-3639; INTERNET ReserveUSA.com |
| SEASON OF USE | Open and managed May 15 through September 15. |
| SERVICES | Contact the Campground Hosts in case of emergency. Medical/dental/optical and full services are available in Eureka, 7 miles northeast; Kalispell, 60 miles southeast; and Libby, 60 miles south. |
| CAMPGROUND HOST | Yes |
| SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS | This recreaton site consists of a campground, overflow camping area, swimming beach (no lifeguard), picnic area, high- and low-water boat ramps, fishing access, campground hosts, ramp hosts, hiking, biking, public phone, firewood, and fish cleaning stations. |
Rexford Bench Boat Ramp and Launch
| ELEVATION | 2460 feet |
| SETTING | This boat ramp is located on 90-mile-long Lake Koocanusa (KOOtenai/CANada/USA--coo/can/oosa), approximately 7 miles south of the US/Canada border. |
| DIRECTIONS | From Rexford, .3 mile east within the Rexford Bench Complex. |
| ACCESS | Paved access road, paved parking for towing units and trailers. |
| DESIGNATED PARKING | 33 vehicle w/trailer sites |
| DUMP STATION | Yes; at Rexford Complex entrance |
| MAX. VEHICLE LENGTH | 32 plus feet |
| MAX. LENGTH OF STAY | No overnight use at boat ramp; 14 days at campground. |
| MAX VEHICLES PER SITE | 1 vehicle w/trailer |
| WATER | Yes |
| RESTROOMS | Flush; accessible |
| TABLES | Yes; available for picnicking |
| FIRE RINGS | Yes; available for picnicking |
| FEE | No |
| RESERVATIONS | No |
| SEASON OF USE | Open year-round; managed May 15 through September 15. |
| SERVICES |
Contact Boat Ramp Hosts in case of emergency. Medical/dental/optical and full services are available in Eureka, 7 miles northeast; Kalispell, 60 miles southeast; and Libby, 60 miles south. |
| HOST ON SITE | Yes |
| SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS | Boat ramp (low and high water), fishing access, prime kokanee fishery, paved parking. This ramp is in close proximity to the swimming beach (no lifeguard) and campground; public telephone, fish cleaning stations, hiking, biking, and picnic area. |
Rexford Bench Swimming
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Kamloops Terrace
| ELEVATION | 2500 feet |
| SETTING | Kamloops Terrace is an overflow parking area for the Rexford Bench Complex, located adjacent to 90-mile-long Lake Koocanusa (KOOtenai/CANada/USA--coo/can/oosa). It is paved throughout, with islands supporting native plant life. It has no designated parking spaces, therefore accommodates larger-sized recreational vehicles. |
| DIRECTIONS | From Eureka, travel south on US Highway 37 approximately 5 miles to the town of Rexford. The entrance to the complex is located directly across from Rexford, roughly 7 air miles south of the US/Canada border. |
| ACCESS | Paved highway; pavement throughout the complex |
| TOTAL CAMPSITES | 25 units |
| DUMP STATION | Yes; at Rexford Bench Complex entrance |
| MAX. VEHICLE LENGTH | 32 feet plus (no designated parking sites) |
| MAX. LENGTH OF STAY | 14 days |
| MAX GROUP SIZE PER SITE | 10 people |
| WATER | Yes |
| RESTROOMS | Flush; accessible |
| TABLES | Yes |
| FIRE RINGS | Yes |
| FEE | $9.00 US; $12.00 Canadian |
| RESERVATIONS | No |
| SEASON OF USE | Open and managed June 15 through September 15. |
| SERVICES | Contact the Campground Hosts in case of emergency. Medical/dental/optical and full services are available in Eureka, 7 miles northeast; Kalispell, 60 miles southeast; and Libby, 60 miles south. |
| CAMPGROUND HOST | Yes; two locations within the complex |
| SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS | This recreation complex offers high- and low-water boat ramps, prime fishery for kokanee salmon, fish cleaning stations, hiking, swimming beach nearby (no lifeguard), nature trail, flush and vault toilets, public telephone, and superb viewing esthetics. |