Rooks Park Bennington Lake
Open year-round for foot traffic. Vehicle access available April through mid-October. This is a day-use only park with no overnight camping. The Recreation.gov reservation is for the group picnic shelter, not campsites. Gates open 7 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. or sunset.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 8:30PM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 103 degrees. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wednesday looks to be the hottest day, with Major HeatRisk across the Columbia Basin, Yakima Valley and portions of the Gorge and Blue Mountain Foothills. Thursday will also see widespread moderate HeatRisk and locally major HeatRisk, mainly across the Columbia Basin. Smoke from area wildfires could end up affecting how hot temperatures get.
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 7:40PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
The Washington State Department of Ecology, Benton Clean Air Agency, have issued an Air Quality Alert until 9 AM PDT Wednesday. For the Smoke Air Quality Alert, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000. Information from the Benton County Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.bentoncleanair.org or call 509-783-1304.
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 6:03PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
The Washington State Department of Ecology and Benton Clean Air Agency have issued an Air Quality Alert until 9 AM PDT Wednesday. For the Dust Air Quality Alert, forecasted winds may carry large amounts of dust causing air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000. Information from the Benton County Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.bentoncleanair.org or call 509-783-1304.
About
Rooks Park at Bennington Lake is a day-use recreation area located 10 minutes east of Walla Walla, Washington, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Despite appearing on Recreation.gov under camping categories, this facility does not permit overnight camping. The reservable listing is for a group picnic shelter that can accommodate up to 75 people and 50 vehicles. The park features large open grassy spaces ideal for family picnics, volleyball, football, and frisbee. Large trees and irrigated lawns provide shade during Walla Walla's hot summer days. Mill Creek runs through the property, offering a place to cool off. Nearby Bennington Lake, less than 10 minutes away, is the only public lake in the Walla Walla Valley at 52 surface acres and is stocked with rainbow trout in spring. Facilities include flush toilets, drinking water, a playground, sand volleyball court, and horseshoe pit. Alcohol is prohibited. Dogs must remain leashed at all times. Gate hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. or sunset, whichever comes first. Vehicle access is available April through mid-October, with foot traffic permitted year-round.
Directions
From Walla Walla, take Highway 12 East. Exit at Airport Way and turn right onto Airport Way. Drive 0.25 miles then turn left onto East Isaacs Ave. Continue onto Mill Creek Rd in 0.75 miles. Drive 0.5 miles then turn right onto Rooks Park Rd. Continue 0.25 miles to park.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| MillCreek@usace.army.mil | |
| Phone | +1 (509) 527-7160 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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