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CONTACT INFORMATION

Racheal Marte-Taylor *
Staff Services Analyst- Records Clerk, North Coast Redwoods District - California State Parks
P.O. Box 2006, Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 572-9626 phone 1
[email protected]
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24723


Permits Department, State Parks and Beaches
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/


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WEBSITE:
Park Website

Keywords: Boat Docks / Ramps; Mountains; Rural; Wilderness

General Notes: updated by: [Parks, State] 6/1/2026 12:03:29 PM

Usage Restriction: ***We require a minimum 30-day submission before the first day of filming.*** ***Drones are potentially allowed between October and February. Drones are prohibited from February to September due to endangered birds.*** Launch Ramp: summer only; No motor boats.

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, HUMBOLDT- DEL NORTE COUNTY FILM COMMISSION - FLICS

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: N

Verified: 5/31/2026

Location Details

Benbow State Recreation Area (SRA)

United States / Garberville, California
Location ID: #7454

The park consists of campsites and a large day-use picnic area. Hiking, picnicking, and camping are popular summertime activities, while salmon and steelhead fishing are popular in the winter. Wilderness lake with boat docks & ramps, picnic tables & grills, rocky & sandy beach shoreline with some homes, surrounded by woodlands and mountains, and public restrooms. Swimming allowed. Boats allowed include Row, Sail, Canoe, Windsurfing, and Inflatables.

Location Category:

  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - State Parks;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - *;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Lakes / Dams / Reservoirs
 
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