Recreation area

Benbow Area

Custer Gallatin National Forest · Montana — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Benbow area is between the Stillwater River and West Rosebud. It is a popular place to ride OHV's. Please consult the motor vehicle use map (MVUM) to know which roads are legal to drive on. The roads in Benbow are in poor condition and high clearance vehicles are needed. To see a map of the Benbow area hiking trails, click here. Or to see a list of all the Beartooth RD maps, click here. The Benbow weather Forecast can be seen here. The following non-motorized trails can be found in the Benbow area: West Fishtail Trail (#37) Island Lake Trail (#37B)

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.