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Benson State Recreation Area

Columbia River Hwy

Cascade Locks, OR 97014

503-695-2261

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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.

Try your 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, (no boat launch) so it's perfect for rowboats and swimmers.

Major Features & Activities

Picnicking
Swimming
Fishing

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Benson State Recreation Area

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