Benson State
Recreation Area Simon
Benson was a lumber magnate, philanthropist, and one of the
principal promoters of the Historic Columbia River Gorge
Highway. Located one mile west of Multnomah Falls on I-84 at
milepost 30 (eastbound access only), picnickers love this
park; there's even a disc golf course and a reservable shelter
for groups.
Free Fishing Day is an annual event around the first weekend
of June (call 1-800-551-6949 for details). Anyone can bring
their own pole (or use equipment provided) to try their luck
catching some of the thousands of rainbow trout stocked each
month into the lake between March and October. This is a
non-motorboat lake, so it's perfect for rowboats and swimmers.
Services and Things to Do
- Group shelter
- Reservable group shelter
- Picnicking
- Reservable picnicking
- Boating
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Special events
- Celebrations
- Lake
- Mountains
- Restrooms
Park rates (subject to
change)
May 1 to September 30
 Daily
day use: $3
Yearly
day use: $25
October 1 to April 30 (Discovery Season)
Daily
day use: $3
Yearly
day use: $25
Get driving directions to this park
Vital stats
Picnic shelter available, for reservations call
1-800-452-5687. $3 daily day-use fee or buy a 12-month permit
for $25, or a 24-month permit for $40. These
1-
and 2-year permits are good at all state park day-use
areas. For information, call 1-800-551-6949.
Information provided by
Oregon State
Parks
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I-84, 30 mi. E of Portland