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Benson State Recreation Area
Benson State Recreation Area is a beautiful park located in the heart of Oregon, offering visitors a wide range of outdoor activities and stunning natural scenery. The park is situated on the banks of the Columbia River and boasts a variety of landscapes, including lush forests, rolling hills, and rocky shorelines. For photography enthusiasts, Benson State Recreation Area is a dream destination, with plenty of opportunities to capture breathtaking shots of the surrounding landscape. Some of the best photography locations in the park include the riverfront, the hiking trails, and the scenic overlooks, which offer panoramic views of the Columbia River Gorge.
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 , 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.
When the trees start changing color in the fall you can get some great reflection shots. The Columbia River is just across the highway, or further to the left of this image.
Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Benson State Recreation Area!
Most notably Bonnie Moreland.