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Rooks Park (Wa) Bennington Lake

Bennington Lake — lakeside, hiking

Location: Walla Walla, WA, WA

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Rooks Park is day use only park, located 10 minutes east of Walla Walla, Washington. This 18-acre developed park offers visitors a wide variety of recreational opportunities. This day-use area is open year-round to foot traffic, and April to mid-October to vehicles.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/rooks-park-wa-bennington-lake to be notified when sites open up.

Rooks Park offers picturesque scenery with many trails along the creek and around the lake, ideal for hiking, picnicking, and dog-walking in a relatively quiet setting. The 18-acre developed park provides grassy spaces for family activities and recreation.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, American Mink, Mallard, Great Horned Owl, Black-crowned Night-Heron, Northern Shrike, and Northern Rubber Boa have been documented in the area.

Insider tips for Rooks Park (Wa) Bennington Lake: Arrive early morning for quieter experience and better solitude Look for alcoves with tables and fire rings near parking areas for private picnic spots Check designated off-leash dog areas if traveling with pets

Skip Rooks Park (Wa) Bennington Lake if: Seeking overnight camping — this is day-use only despite conflicting listing data. Traveling as solo female late in afternoon — some reviewers reported feeling unsafe. Need vehicle access — only available April to mid-October.

Best time to visit Rooks Park (Wa) Bennington Lake: April-October — Vehicle access available April to mid-October; day-use area open year-round to foot traffic only.

Nearby campgrounds: Jubilee Lake Campground (Or) (Walla Walla, OR), Godman Guard Station (POMEROY, WA), Umatilla Forks Campground (Walla Walla , OR), Fry Meadows Guard Station (WALLA WALLA, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Rooks Park (Wa) Bennington Lake

Cell signal at Rooks Park (Wa) Bennington Lake (Walla Walla, WA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Walla Walla, WA, WA★ 4 (4 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Rooks Park is day use only park, located 10 minutes east of Walla Walla, Washington. This 18-acre developed park offers visitors a wide variety of recreational opportunities. This day-use area is open year-round to foot traffic, and April to mid-October to vehicles.

Best for:HikersSites:Tent
LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV25 ft
Hookups1 electric sites
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Flush Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ Seeking overnight camping — this is day-use only despite conflicting listing data✕ Traveling as solo female late in afternoon — some reviewers reported feeling unsafe✕ Need vehicle access — only available April to mid-October

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Arrive early morning for quieter experience and better solitude

Look for alcoves with tables and fire rings near parking areas for private picnic spots

Check designated off-leash dog areas if traveling with pets

Best: April-October

Vehicle access available April to mid-October; day-use area open year-round to foot traffic only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G + 5G · 100%
Verizon
4G + 5G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: White-tailed Deer, American Mink, Mallard, Great Horned Owl, Black-crowned Night-Heron, Northern Shrike, and Northern Rubber Boa have been documented in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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509-527-7160· Bennington Lake
MillCreek@usace.army.mil
Getting there →

From Walla Walla, take Highway 12 East. Exit at Airport Way and turn right onto Airport Way. Drive .25 miles then turn left onto East Isaacs Ave. Continue onto Mill Creek Rd in .75 miles. Drive .5 miles then turn right onto Rooks Park Rd. Continue .25 miles to park.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Bennington Lake fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Bennington Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Rooks Park (Wa) Bennington Lake cost per night?+
Rooks Park (Wa) Bennington Lake costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Rooks Park (Wa) Bennington Lake open?+
Rooks Park (Wa) Bennington Lake is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Rooks Park (Wa) Bennington Lake have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Rooks Park (Wa) Bennington Lake?+
Rooks Park (Wa) Bennington Lake can accommodate RVs up to 25 feet.
How do I make reservations at Rooks Park (Wa) Bennington Lake?+
Rooks Park (Wa) Bennington Lake is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Rooks Park (Wa) Bennington Lake?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Rooks Park (Wa) Bennington Lake is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Rooks Park (Wa) Bennington Lake open, and what are check-in times?+
Rooks Park (Wa) Bennington Lake is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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$50 /night★ 4 (4)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Jubilee Lake Campground (Or)

Walla Walla, OR

From $17/night

Godman Guard Station

POMEROY, WA

From $75/night

Umatilla Forks Campground

Walla Walla , OR

From $10/night

Fry Meadows Guard Station

WALLA WALLA, OR

From $40/night

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