Benchmark (FR 6984) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access
Benchmark (FR 6984) in MT
Road corridorCuster Gallatin NF
17 mi from Belgrade
Maps 6,313 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
Custer Gallatin National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 6.7 miles through 14 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
- Hardscrabble Peak stands 3,244 ft above the map pin, 3.8 miles south.
Climate averages
October normals 28–50°F, 2.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.