Bennington Lake

About Bennington Lake

Bennington Lake is located in southeastern Washington minutes from historic downtown Walla Walla, Washington?s oldest city. Enjoy beautiful views of the northern Blue Mountains and the open space surrounding the lake. Bennington Lake, while small, offers plenty of fun, safe, and relaxing times. Tour local wineries and taste the world famous Walla Walla sweet onions (summers only). Take a short trip to the Whitman Mission National Historic Site and Interpretive Center just west of Walla Walla along Highway 12.

How to Get There

Immediately east of Walla Walla, Washington. From Highway 12 follow the sign directions pointing the way to Bennington Lake.

Plan Your Visit to Bennington Lake

Heading to Bennington Lake? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)