Vanderiet Memorial Pilots Campground
USFS · Campground · Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Season
- December 1 to May 31
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 47.4756, -112.8664
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Located 30 miles west of Augusta, Van Deriet offers 6 sites with a variety of amenities close to the airport. There is no vehicle access and is not handicapped accessible. This site is maintained with the help of the MT Aeronautic Division. Bears may frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating. Mandatory food storage is required.
From the USFS.
Is this site free?
Yes. this site is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
When is this site open?
The season on record runs December 1 to May 31. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to this site?
From Augusta, MT drive south on Main St and turn right on Benchmark Rd. Drive west on Benchmark Rd for 28.2 miles to campground.
What are the rules at this site?
See motor vehicle regulations, food storage regulations, and fire restrictions before camping.
Nearby
- Van Deriet Campground0.0 mi
- Benchmark Campground1.0 mi
- Benchmark Packer Corrals1.6 mi
- Straight Creek Packer Corrals1.8 mi
- South Fork Campground2.0 mi
- KENCK CABIN2.4 mi
- Wood Lake Campground4.8 mi
- Double Falls Campground8.3 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
