Benson State Recreation Area
Day-use only; overnight camping is not permitted. Day-use hours are 6am-10pm (June through August) and 6am to dusk (September through May). Restrooms and water are closed mid-November through mid-March. Accessible to eastbound I-84 traffic only from exit 30.
Extreme Heat Watch issued June 10 at 10:01AM PDT until June 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 95 and 100 degrees possible. * WHERE...Portland Metro Lowlands, Western Columbia River Gorge, Inner Vancouver Metro, and East Clark County Lowlands. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures between 63 to 67 degrees are possible for Monday morning and Tuesday morning. However, there is a 5-15% chance low temperatures will remain above 70 degrees Monday morning and a 15-30% chance Tuesday morning, which would lead to poor overnight relief.
About
Benson State Recreation Area sits along the southern shore of the Columbia River in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, approximately one mile west of iconic Multnomah Falls. The park centers around peaceful Benson Lake, which offers swimming, fishing, and non-motorized boating (boats must be carried a short distance to the water). The recreation area features an 18-hole disc golf course, a group picnic shelter available by reservation, and an ADA-accessible fishing dock connected by a paved path from the parking lot. The lake is stocked with fish from March through October. Day-use parking permits are required and can be purchased on-site or as annual passes. Note that this is strictly a day-use facility. Overnight camping is not permitted at Benson State Recreation Area. Restrooms and water are available seasonally but are closed from mid-November through mid-March.
Directions
Accessible to eastbound I-84 traffic only from exit 30, approximately one mile west of Multnomah Falls.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (503) 695-2261 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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