Campground

Benbow Lake State Recreation Area

Garberville, California

Riverside camp on the South Fork Eel, two miles south of Garberville.

Price
$8 day use
Booking
Best to book

Benbow has day use, camping and access to the Wild and Scenic South Fork Eel River, with swimming, fishing and boating. Facilities include showers, picnic areas and EV chargers. Note that the campground dump station is closed until further notice.

Good to know

  • Day use is $8 per vehicle
  • Dump station is out of order
  • Dogs allowed but not on trails
Best time
Summer
Open
All year
Getting there
Off Highway 101 south of Garberville
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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