Rooks Park (WA) Bennington Lake

Campground · Washington · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Mill Creek/Bennington Lake Recreational Area (NRA) · Open Access

1
Bookable site
25 ft
Max rig length
up to 75
People per site
1,247 ft
Elevation
Reservable Picnic Shelter
Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov

Overview

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.

Recreation

Rooks Park's grassy spaces provide the ideal place for family picnics and games of volleyball, football or Frisbee. Visitors also enjoy cooling their feet in the creek.

Facilities

This day-use area is open year-round to foot traffic, and April to mid-October to vehicles. A group picnic shelter is available for reservations and can accommodate up to 75 people.

Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, a playground, sand volleyball court and horseshoe pit.

Natural Features

The park consists of large open spaces and smaller secluded areas for groups and families alike. Large trees and irrigated lawns offer shade and relief from Walla Walla's hot summer days.

Nearby Attractions

Bennington Lake is less than 10 minutes from Rooks Park. It is the only public lake in the Walla Walla Valley, covering approximately 52 surface acres. Throughout the spring, the lake is stocked with rainbow trout to enhance angling opportunities.

The facts

  • 1 bookable site
  • 1 site for day use only
  • Vehicles up to 25 ft
  • Up to 75 people per site
  • Loops: Rooks Park

Site types

  • 1 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Rooks Park (WA) Bennington Lake

Check-in 7:00 AM · Check-out 8:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceWaterMax rigPeople
Picnic SiteRooks ParkGroup Shelter Electric——Riverfront25 ft75 🐾

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.

46.08056, -118.25500 · 46°4'50.0"N 118°15'18.0"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Low °F————————————
Precip in2.21.61.91.91.91.30.40.40.71.42.12.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Rooks Park (WA) Bennington Lake

Can you reserve a site at Rooks Park (WA) Bennington Lake?
Yes, Rooks Park (WA) Bennington Lake is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Rooks Park (WA) Bennington Lake have?
1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Rooks Park (WA) Bennington Lake?
25 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Rooks Park (WA) Bennington Lake?
Yes, pets are allowed at Rooks Park (WA) Bennington Lake.
Does Rooks Park (WA) Bennington Lake have hookups?
Electric.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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