Fort Benton at a glance: local facts and sources
Fort Benton, Montana, has a population of about 1,460 and sits in Chouteau County. 1 2 Fort Benton is about 996 straight-line miles from Phoenix, the nearest of our ten hub cities, which sets its delivery distance in our price estimates. The nearest NOAA climate station in our file, Great Falls 16st, is about 36 miles away.
Around Fort Benton, the nearest places of 10,000 or more people (GeoNames) are Great Falls (about 59,638 people, 37 miles southwest), Helena (about 30,581 people, 106 miles southwest), Bozeman (about 43,405 people, 149 miles south), and Butte (about 34,190 people, 153 miles southwest). Larger places like these usually have the hotels, restaurants and hospitals that a Fort Benton crew relies on.
Population and county come from the sources listed below. Records from nearby cities and counties are shown with their distance. Any rental use described is our inference, not a booked order.
Where a portable kitchen trailer fits in Fort Benton
Slab, steel or finish work, an onsite construction schedule in Fort Benton depends on people being fed and clean, and a construction site trailer set handles both.
Onsite construction near Fort Benton
A road, utility or building crew working near Fort Benton, 174 straight-line miles from Billings, may find no restaurant open at the right hour. A mobile commercial kitchen trailer on the construction site feeds the whole crew, and a restroom trailer covers sanitation.
Where a Fort Benton crew stays and eats
With Great Falls about 37 miles southwest, a Fort Benton project has nearby lodging but a long lunch break. Renting a kitchen, cold storage and restrooms for the onsite construction crew keeps people on the job.
Hospital and care-home continuity around Fort Benton
Benefis Hospitals Inc in Great Falls, about 37 miles from Fort Benton, is the nearest hospital in our records. If a hospital or care-home kitchen in this part of Chouteau County closes for repair, a portable kitchen trailer with a dishwashing trailer keeps patient and staff meals going.
Storm and disaster response in the Fort Benton area
Horse Gulch Fire (FM-5507-MT) (2024-07-09) is in our records for Lewis and Clark County, about 94 miles from Fort Benton. Planners in Fort Benton can arrange a mobile commercial kitchen trailer and a refrigeration trailer before the next event.
School and campus kitchens near Fort Benton
Great Falls College Montana State University in Great Falls, about 37 miles from Fort Benton, is the nearest school or campus in our records. Summer renovations or a failed walk-in can close a cafeteria, and a trailer kitchen keeps students fed.
Weather planning for Fort Benton
The nearest NOAA station (36 miles away) shows 17.5°F January nights, so a Fort Benton job should ask for winterized equipment, heated water lines and a snow plan before delivery.
Fort Benton recovery projects, disaster declarations and events
Tribal Owned Buildings
Chippewa Cree Indians of the Rocky Boy's Reservation - Subrecipient. Worksheet 19, disaster 4801, E - Buildings and Equipment; obligated 2025-03-28. 3 Recorded for Havre, about 68 miles from Fort Benton.
Documented funded project; equipment rental not established
Horse Gulch Fire (FM-5507-MT)
Lewis and Clark County: fire, incident 2024-07-09, declared 2024-07-12. 4 Neighboring-county record, listed on the Lewis and Clark County page, about 94 miles from Fort Benton.
Documented government incident; rental use not established
Funded repair projects in Fort Benton, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): A named response or repair project provides a real operational context. Confirm whether its scope includes foodservice disruption or crew-welfare equipment before proposing rentals. Matching equipment for Fort Benton: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer, shower trailer, laundry trailer.
Limits of these funded repair projects sources for Fort Benton
The source records a funding transaction, which may be an amendment or reimbursement for completed work. It does not prove an active construction site, an available contract, a rental order, a total project cost, or vendor selection. Date meaning: Grant obligation transaction date; not construction start or completion.
Disaster declarations in Fort Benton, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): This documented county-area incident is a basis for continuity and response planning. Determine current authorized feeding, cold-storage and sanitation needs before mobilizing. Matching equipment for Fort Benton: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer, shower trailer, laundry trailer.
Limits of these disaster declarations sources for Fort Benton
A designated county/area can include unaffected places. No city-specific damage, customer order, supplier deployment or current emergency is asserted. Date meaning: Incident start/end in OpenFEMA; declaration date is stated in the fact.
Hospitals, schools and campuses in Fort Benton
Great Falls College Montana State University
2100 16th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405. College or university (NCES 2024–2025). 5 Listed in Great Falls, about 37 miles from Fort Benton.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Benefis Hospitals Inc
1101 26TH ST S, Great Falls, MT 59405. acute care hospital (CMS, updated 2026-07-22). 6 Listed in Great Falls, about 37 miles from Fort Benton.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Northern Montana Hospital
30 13TH ST, Havre, MT 59501. critical access hospital (CMS, updated 2026-07-22). 7 Listed in Havre, about 68 miles from Fort Benton.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Colleges and campuses in Fort Benton, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): For confirmed campus dining renovations, shutdowns or temporary training operations, establish meal volume and utilities before selecting equipment. Matching equipment for Fort Benton: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these colleges and campuses sources for Fort Benton
An institution location is verified. A dining facility, active project, meal count or actual rental is not established by this directory. Date meaning: Postsecondary directory year.
Hospitals in Fort Benton, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): For a confirmed kitchen outage or approved renovation, plan patient and staff foodservice continuity with the hospital facilities and nutrition teams. Matching equipment for Fort Benton: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these hospitals sources for Fort Benton
CMS verifies the hospital listing and address. It does not prove a kitchen breakdown, renovation, procurement requirement, equipment capacity or prior rental. Date meaning: CMS dataset modification date, not a hospital incident date.
How Fort Benton weather shapes a kitchen trailer setup
Climate normals: Great Falls 16ST station
January mean low 17.5°F, July mean high 85.8°F, 15.43 inches of precipitation a year (1991–2020 normals). 8 This station is about 36 miles from Fort Benton, so treat it as a regional proxy.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Climate records in Fort Benton, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): Below-freezing winter normals support planning for insulated water lines and freeze protection. Warm-season normals support checking refrigeration capacity, shade and backup power. Confirm actual site conditions and expected temperatures for the rental dates. Matching equipment for Fort Benton: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, restroom trailer.
Limits of these climate records sources for Fort Benton
Monthly normal minima/maxima are averages, not record extremes. Annual precipitation is the sum of 12 monthly normals. A nearest station can differ from the site in elevation and exposure; it does not establish current demand. Date meaning: 30-year station climate normal; not a forecast or an event date.
Local reference sites around Fort Benton
Monument Peak Lookout
Campground, Meagher County; 809 2ND ST. NW, HARLOWTON, MT 59036. Recreation.gov, updated 2026-02-25. 9 Facility near Great Falls, about 37 miles from Fort Benton.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Passenger Depot
River Dr., N, Great Falls. National Register, listed 1988-10-13. 10 Listed in Great Falls, about 37 miles from Fort Benton.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Camps and recreation sites in Fort Benton, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): For an authorized group camp, organized outdoor event or maintenance crew, confirm whether temporary meal production, cold storage or hygiene support is needed. Matching equipment for Fort Benton: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer, shower trailer, laundry trailer.
Limits of these camps and recreation sites sources for Fort Benton
A campground listing is not permission for a commercial kitchen trailer, vendor activity, dumping, generator use or a group event. Distance is straight-line, not driving distance. Check the current facility page. Date meaning: Recreation facility record update, not a rental booking.
Historic industrial and military sites in Fort Benton, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): Use this named site as a local orientation reference. If authorized restoration work or an event is confirmed, assess crew feeding and sanitation separately. Matching equipment for Fort Benton: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these historic industrial and military sites sources for Fort Benton
A historic listing does not prove current operations, public access, event permission, active industrial or military use, renovation work or a rental transaction. Archival records can contain historical photographs. Date meaning: National Register listing date; not a current project date.
Sources for the records above (research file checked October 29, 2026):
- Fort Benton, Montana, Fort Benton: GeoNames: Fort Benton, Montana: GeoNames place record (published or updated gazetteer data, population as listed). ↩
- Chouteau County: U.S. Census Bureau: Cartographic boundary files: counties (as published in us-atlas) (published or updated county boundaries). ↩
- Tribal Owned Buildings, Fort Benton: FEMA / OpenFEMA: Public Assistance Grant Award Activities v2, additional source. ↩
- Horse Gulch Fire (FM-5507-MT): FEMA / OpenFEMA: Disaster Declarations Summaries v2, additional source (published or updated 2026-10-05). ↩
- Great Falls College Montana State University, Fort Benton: U.S. Department of Education / NCES: EDGE Postsecondary School Locations 2024–2025, additional source. ↩
- Benefis Hospitals Inc: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Hospital General Information, additional source (published or updated 2026-07-22). ↩
- Northern Montana Hospital, Fort Benton: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Hospital General Information, additional source (published or updated 2026-07-22). ↩
- Climate normals: Great Falls 16ST station: NOAA / National Centers for Environmental Information: U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, monthly station data, additional source (published or updated 2023-04-04 dataset revision). ↩
- Monument Peak Lookout, Fort Benton: Recreation.gov / Recreation Information Database: RIDB facility, directions and media records, additional source (published or updated 2026-02-25). ↩
- Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Passenger Depot: National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places: Listed properties through May 22, 2026, additional source (published or updated 2026-05-22). ↩
Trailer services leasing in Fort Benton
Fort Benton rental FAQs
Could a storm like Horse Gulch Fire (FM-5507-MT) affect meals in Fort Benton?
It is in the records for Lewis and Clark County (2024-07-09). Call (888) 385-5513 with your dates for availability.
Is there a hospital near Fort Benton in your records?
Benefis Hospitals Inc in Great Falls, about 37 miles away. A listing is not a service area; the facility decides its own meal plan.
How cold or hot does Fort Benton get?
The nearest NOAA station shows 17.5°F January nights and 85.8°F July afternoons. These are averages, not forecasts.
How do I get an exact price for Fort Benton?
The estimate on this page is a starting point. Prices vary by trailer size, duration, delivery distance, setup, permits and availability, so call (888) 385-5513 or send the quote form with your Fort Benton start date and rental period.
Fort Benton portable kitchen trailer pricing estimates
These Fort Benton estimates start from a published reference rate and adjust it for the state's cost tier and your distance from major freight cities.
Estimated starting prices by service and rental period| Trailer | 1 to 6 days | 15 days to 1 month | 3 months or more |
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| Mobile Commercial Kitchen Trailer rental in Fort Benton, MT24ft Mobile Kitchen, Tier 2 to 4 | from $5,915 | from $5,915 | from $5,915 |
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| Dishwashing Trailer22-26ft Low-Temp Dish Trailer, Tier 2 to 4 | from $5,915 | from $5,915 | from $5,915 |
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| Refrigeration Trailer12ft Refrigerated Trailer, Tier 2 to 4 | from $1,535 | from $2,245 | from $2,365 |
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| Shower and Restroom Combination Trailer rental in Fort Benton, MT13ft Luxury Combination Trailer (3 stalls) | from $3,550 | from $4,730 | from $2,955 |
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| Shower Trailer20ft Shower Container (5 stalls) | from $4,730 | from $5,915 | from $4,730 |
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| Laundry Trailer20ft Laundry Container | from $4,730 | from $5,915 | from $4,730 |
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| Sleeper / Bunk Bed Trailer rental in Fort Benton, MT20ft Accommodation Unit | from $3,550 | from $4,140 | from $2,600 |
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| Restroom TrailerNo rate on the supplied price sheet | Call for pricing |
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Estimated for Fort Benton, MT: reference rate from the supplied price sheet, adjusted by a above regional cost tier and a delivery-distance factor (996 miles to Phoenix, the nearest of the ten largest US cities).
Disclaimer: Prices are estimates only. They vary by trailer size, rental duration, delivery distance, setup, permits, and availability, and they are not a quote. Call (888) 385-5513 for an exact quote.
Also serving areas close to Fort Benton
The Fort Benton page is one of many. We also coordinate mobile commercial kitchen trailer and portable kitchen trailer rentals near Fort Benton in these places: Montana, Sun Prairie, MT, Conrad, MT, Lewistown, MT, Chinook, MT, Helena Valley Northeast, MT, North Browning, MT, Malta, MT, Roundup, MT, Manhattan, MT, Great Falls, MT, Cascade County, MT, Havre, MT, Lewis and Clark County, MT, Helena, MT, Belgrade, MT, Bozeman, MT, Livingston, MT, Lake County, MT, Flathead County, MT, Gallatin County, MT, Missoula County, MT, Butte-Silver Bow (balance), MT, Silver Bow County, MT.
Fort Benton sits among many smaller communities. Portable kitchen trailer rentals can also be coordinated near these towns and villages around Fort Benton, listed with approximate distance from the center of Fort Benton: Malmstrom Air Force Base (32 mi), Great Falls (37 mi), Sun Prairie (43 mi), Chester (50 mi), Stanford (50 mi), Conrad (64 mi), Havre (68 mi), Choteau (70 mi), Shelby (73 mi), Lewistown (78 mi), Chinook (85 mi), White Sulphur Springs (88 mi), Cut Bank (95 mi), Helena Valley Northeast (98 mi), Fort Belknap Agency (99 mi).
More communities around Fort Benton where crews, schools and facilities call for a portable kitchen trailer, a dishwashing trailer or an emergency refrigeration trailer: Helena Valley Northwest, Helena Valley Southeast, East Helena, Helena Valley West Central, Harlowton, Montana City, Helena West Side, Townsend, Lincoln, Clancy, South Browning, Browning, North Browning, Winnett, Ryegate. Distances are straight-line estimates from the center of Fort Benton.
Rental facts for Fort Benton
- Hours
- 24/7 Emergency Line, 24x7
- Rental periods
- 1 week and monthly; long-term leases available
- Setup time
- Kitchens and dishwashing about 5 hours; other units about 1 hour; ramps add 4 to 6 hours
- GPS tracking
- Possible on request
- Delivery time to Fort Benton
- Confirmed by phone
- Customers
- Commercial and industrial
Why Choose Mobile Kitchen 123
When Fort Benton sites run on schedules that cannot slip, reliable infrastructure and expert support matter. That is the idea behind how we work.
- Accelerated DeploymentDelivery time to Fort Benton is confirmed on your call, and setup is about 1 to 5 hours once the trailer is on its pad.
- 24/7 Emergency ServiceCall (888) 385-5513 any hour to report a failed kitchen or walk-in cooler in Fort Benton.
- End-to-End Project SupportWe match the trailer to your Fort Benton menu or crew, review power and water, and supply equipment lists for plan review.
- Flexible Rental SolutionsRental periods are 1 week and monthly, with long-term leases for renovations and camps.
- Heavy-Duty Commercial EquipmentCommercial ranges, ovens, dishmachines, walk-in refrigeration and hot-water systems on institutional-grade trailers.
- Experienced Logistics CoordinationDelivery, placement, ramps or stairs, and pickup are coordinated with your Fort Benton site contact.
Why Clients Trust Us
Commercial and industrial customers call Mobile Kitchen 123 when schedules do not allow for waiting: a 24/7 Emergency Line, delivery coordination across the United States, and trailers matched to construction, renovation and emergency work. No reviews are shown here because none have been supplied for publication.