Benbow State Recreation Area
Benbow State Recreation Area is a state park in Humboldt County, California, 2 miles from Garberville. Day use costs $8.00 per vehicle. Hours: Day-Use open year round, 8am-sunset.
Benbow State Recreation Area map
Benbow State Recreation Area boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- Benbow State Recreation Area has 2 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Entry to Benbow State Recreation Area costs $8.00 per vehicle. Hours: Day-Use open year round, 8am-sunset.
- No, day use at Benbow State Recreation Area does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Benbow State Recreation Area is 2 miles from Garberville. It is 2 miles from Garberville.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Benbow State Recreation Area.
Before you go
Benbow State Recreation Area is 2 miles from Garberville. It is 2 miles from Garberville.
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Camping at Benbow State Recreation Area
Benbow State Recreation Area has 2 developed campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance.
What to see
- Feature Hiking Trails
- Feature Parking
- Feature Picnic Areas
- Feature Camping
- Feature Beach
Public lands next to Benbow State Recreation Area
- State parkRichardson Grove State Park is 1 mile away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- State parkJohn B. Dewitt Redwoods State Natural Reserve, a state park, is 2.1 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=426 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)