Fort Benton claims the title of Montana's birthplace of tourism, straddling the wild Missouri River with gold rush ghosts and epic floats. Six RV parks dot the area, from full-hookup havens to primitive river camps. Base your rig here to paddle rapids, chase trout, and prowl the longest original Main Street in the state.
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Fort Benton pulses with history along Front Street, home to the stately Grand Union Hotel and the Museum of the Northern Great Plains. Shep the sheepdog waits eternally at his gravesite overlooking the river, a poignant nod to frontier loyalty. The Missouri Breaks deliver whitewater thrills and bison sightings just beyond town limits.
Benton RV Park hooks you up with WiFi, showers, 50-amp, and 30-amp power for $30 to $60 nightly; it fits families craving convenience. Canoe Launch Campground starts at $22 and launches paddlers straight into the current. Evans Bend Primitive Boat Camp and Black Bluff Rapids Primitive Boat Camp spark campfires for rugged boaters, while Chouteau County Fairgrounds blends 30-amp sites, showers, and a dump station from $15 to $45.
Fort Benton earns fame as the 'Birthplace of Montana Tourism' and Montana's original river port town. Gold rush steamboats once docked here on the Missouri River, fueling the state's early boom. Today, visitors flock to the Museum of the Northern Great Plains, Shep's loyal dog statue, and the longest intact Main Street west of the Mississippi for a taste of authentic Old West grit.
Benton RV Park, Canoe Launch Campground, and Chouteau County Fairgrounds anchor the six options right in Fort Benton. Evans Bend Primitive Boat Camp and Black Bluff Rapids sit riverside for quick Missouri access. Expect hookups from 30-amp to 50-amp, showers, and dump stations at select spots amid rates of $15 to $60 nightly.
Yes, Benton RV Park and Chouteau County Fairgrounds provide clean showers for guests. Benton offers them alongside WiFi and full hookups, while the Fairgrounds pairs showers with 30-amp power and a dump station. These amenities make multi-day stays comfortable after river adventures.