Benson State Recreation Area

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Benson State Recreation Area
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Benson State Recreation Area
TypePublic, state
Location Multnomah County, Oregon
Nearest city Troutdale
Coordinates 45°34′44″N122°07′32″W / 45.5790072°N 122.1256421°W / 45.5790072; -122.1256421 Coordinates: 45°34′44″N122°07′32″W / 45.5790072°N 122.1256421°W / 45.5790072; -122.1256421 [1]
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.

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References

  1. "Benson State Park". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved 2011-06-23.