Benbow Lake State Recreation Area, State recreation area near Garberville, California, US.
This 1,142-acre recreation site along the South Fork Eel River provides natural spaces for outdoor activities among native California vegetation.
The Benbow family started conservation efforts in the 1950s, leading to the purchase of 207 acres in 1958 to establish the recreation area.
The removal of Benbow Dam in 2017 restored natural salmon migration patterns in the South Fork Eel River, supporting local ecological values.
Located two miles south of Garberville on U.S. Route 101, the park offers camping facilities, picnic areas, and access to seasonal fishing.
The former dam site demonstrates the transformation from hydroelectric generation to river restoration, expanding the protected area to 1,142 acres.
Website: https://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=426
GPS coordinates: 40.06194,-123.79333
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:29
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