Benbow Lake SRA

State Recreation Area

Benbow Lake Campground will now be open for reservations from 5/26/2010 - 9/6/2010, Benbow Day Use area will remains open as usual.

To provide power for the new development in the valley , a concrete dam was constructed across the south fork of the Eel River in 1928. The dam not only provided power but also created Benbow Lake.

The Benbow family, interested in preserving the natural scene around the Hotel and along the river, made efforts to place the land under State protection. In 1956 funds were approved for the Benbow Project was purchased in 1958.

Today the park consists of campsites and a large day-use picnic area. Hiking, picnicking and camping are popular summer time activities, while salmon and steelhead fishing are popular in the winter.

Location - Directions
2 miles south of Garberville on Highway 101.
(Garberville Latitude/Longitude: 40.0591 / -123.7934)


Lake and Dam FAQs Brochures Panorama Video Photos State Parks Store Day Hiker's Trails Current Weather Map of Location Accessible Features Cities near the park: California Coastline Photos: Richardson Grove Interpretive Association	Benbow Lake SRA State Recreation Area Benbow Lake Campground will now be open for reservations from 5/26/2010 - 9/6/2010, Benbow Day Use area will remains open as usual. To provide power for the new development in the valley , a concrete dam was constructed across the south fork of the Eel River in 1928. The dam not only provided power but also created Benbow Lake. The Benbow family, interested in preserving the natural scene around the Hotel and along the river, made efforts to place the land under State protection. In 1956 funds were approved for the Benbow Project was purchased in 1958. Today the park consists of campsites and a large day-use picnic area. Hiking, picnicking and camping are popular summer time activities, while salmon and steelhead fishing are popular in the winter. Location - Directions 2 miles south of Garberville on Highway 101. (Garberville Latitude/Longitude: 40.0591 / -123.7934)	Park Features Icon Legend Available Online Reservation Upcoming Weekend (9/10/2010 - 9/11/2010): NO Within 2 Weeks: NO Updated: 9/9/2010 8:00:21 PM Max Camper Length: 30 Feet Max Trailer Length: 30 Feet Hours Campground open generally Memorial Day - Labor Day & Day Use open year round. Alternate Phone 707-247-3318 Winter County Humboldt Region North Coast Telephone 707-923-3238 Summer 707-247-3318 Winter Address 1600 Highway 101 Garberville CA 95542 California Reminds Boaters and Water Users: Don't Move a Mussel!