Benson State Recreation Area
| Benson State Recreation Area | |
|---|---|
Benson State Recreation Area in 2024 | |
| Type | Public, state |
| Location | Multnomah County, Oregon |
| Nearest city | Troutdale |
| Coordinates | 45°34′44″N 122°07′32″W / 45.5790072°N 122.1256421°W |
| Etymology | Simon Benson |
| Operated by | Oregon Parks and Recreation Department |
Benson State Recreation Area is a state park in the U.S. state of Oregon, administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
The Recreation Area contains a disc golf course and picnic area and is home to Benson Lake and Hartman Pond, which are open to non-motorized personal boats, swimming, and fishing.
Benson State Recreation Area as well ask Benson Lake are named for businessman and philanthropist Simon Benson. Hartman Pond is named for Bud Hartman, a prominent local fisherman and officer of the Oregon Bass and Panfish Club. Benson Lake is the body of water that Multnomah Falls drains into.