Benson State Recreation Area
Also known as Benson State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov(503) 695-2261
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Alert General advisoryThe following seasonal closures are in effect: • Restroom • Water has been turned off at the picnic shelter
Posted by the park 2026-10-27. Official alert
Alert General advisoryMigratory Bird/Waterfowl hunting season will begin on Sat. Oct 24, 2026 at Rooster Rock and Dalton Point on the river beaches below the high water… (more)
Migratory Bird/Waterfowl hunting season will begin on Sat. Oct 24, 2026 at Rooster Rock and Dalton Point on the river beaches below the high water mark. Please be aware of hunters while recreating in this area.
Posted by the park 2026-10-24. Official alert
Overview
Benson State Recreation Area is a recreation area in Multnomah County, about 11 miles east of Washougal.
Things to do include golf, disc golf, swimming, fishing, and picnicking.
Fees and passes
'Oregon State Parks waives day-use parking fees at more than 150 parks'. Campers' receipts count as a permit. Oregon Coast Passports sold in 2026 are not accepted.
Statewide fee rule from Oregon's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Oregon park passes
- 12-month day-use parking permit — $60 Oregon residents; $75 non-residents. Day-use parking at parks that require a day-use parking permit Details
- Daily parking permit — $10 per day per vehicle (residents); $12 (non-residents). Parking for the day at any state park that requires a day-use parking permit Details
From the Oregon state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-452-5687
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Can I bring my dog? Sorry, no dogs in the water though.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
FishingGolfDisc golfSwimmingPicnicking
Boating and paddling
Can I bring my boat?
Yes, but no motorized boats on the Benson Lake or Hartman Pond. There is no boatlaunch, carry in boats only.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Accessible amenities: Fishing
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Can I fly my drone in the park?
Please call the park office at 503-695-2261 for park specific rules.
Can I metal detect?
No metal detecting is permitted in West Columbia Gorge State Parks.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Washougal — about 11 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.5789, -122.1275
- Phone
- (503) 695-2261
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oregon State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 19, 2026
- Oregon State Parks park finder JSON (services/park.cfc?method=getAll), used by the Find a Park page
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology