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See the Bennington Lake website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.

Directions & Lake History/Factoid
Directions: From Walla Walla, drive Highway 12 east for 4.6 miles to the Airport Way Exit. Turn right to travel across Isaac Avenue onto Tausick Way passing Walla Walla Community College on the left. Make a left into Reservoir Road, at the stop sign .5 miles on the road is the Mill Creek Project office which has project information and happenings, 1.6 miles up the road you will reach a parking lot for Bennington Lake. Restrooms are available , and parking for horse trailers as well as cars and trucks.

Lake History

Factoid: Bennington Lake is a flood water retention reservoir located at the foot of the beautiful Blue Mountains. In spring, water is diverted from Mill Creek to Bennington Lake after the snowmelt has slowed and flooding is less likely to occur. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife stock rainbow trout and other fish for anglers resulting in the opportunity to enjoy hours of relaxed fishing. The Sun and Sage National Birding Trail is found on the Project. Local birders frequent the trail to get sightings of the variety of birds that live in the area year-round or come through on their yearly migration. There are more than 20 miles of trails at Bennington Lake that support multiuse users including Horseback riders, bicyclists, and hikers. This area provides beautiful views of the Lake and Blue Mountains. The Projects Whitetail Trail is the longest at 4.8 miles with moderate elevation gain. The Meadowlark Trail at 2.6 miles that follows and crosses the diversion canal. Along the way, you'll get an up-close look at both native and non-native plants and animals. Rooks Park is a developed modern park that caters to family-oriented activities especially on the weekends. Developed amenities include a sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, a modern playground, over a dozen barbeque bits, and over half a dozen secluded fire pits as well as access to Mill Creek Recreational Trails. A pavilion that holds over 50 people, is also available for reservation on Recreation.gov. The Mill Creek Project is the premiere family getaway recreational area for the Walla Walla Community.

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
Please see the list below for USACE managed areas. Other parks run by state or private marinas are not included in the list below. Please contact the state or private marina for additional information.

Open    Partially Open    Closed    Status Unknown

2 Recreation areas at Bennington Lake

	Area Status
Rooks Park								A GS	X		M
Rooks Park								A GS	X		M
Corps Managed Managed by Others in Italics $ Corps Fees Collected