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Benbow State Recreation Area
This park was named after a hydroelectric dam that was built over the South Fork Eel River in 1931.
Guide Sections
Use Benbow State Recreation Area's guide sections to understand how this stop fits into the larger park plan.
Benbow State Recreation Area Details
Difficulty
Open
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
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Region
State Parks
This park was named after a hydroelectric dam that was built over the South Fork Eel River in 1931. Unfortunately, the dam was detrimental to the spanning behaviors of salmon, so it was removed from the river in 2017. Nowadays, you can enjoy the park the way mother nature intended with long stretches of pebbly riverbanks and lush conifer forests. It is a popular destination for hiking and picnicking, although it is becoming increasingly popular for salmon and steelhead trout fishing.