Benton City-Fry Recreation Area

Benton County, IA

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A river and blue sky in the background with the park road winding up to the campground. The Cedar river winds in front of Benton City-Fry Recreation Area. Benton City-Fry Recreation Area playground with a tall slide and swings. A closeup view of a dirt trail at Benton City-Fry Recreation Area. Benton City - Fry Recreation Area - two unisex stall pit toilet.

Discover Benton City-Fry Recreation Area in Vinton

A scenic, quiet recreation area located along the Cedar River in northeastern Benton County offers camping and river access. If you like a peaceful camping or fishing experience, Benton City-Fry Recreation Area is the perfect campground for you and your family. The Cedar River offers anglers opportunities to fish for black crappie, channel catfish, freshwater drum, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, rock bass, walleye, yellow bullhead, and shovelnose sturgeon to name a few.

 

Benton City-Fry Recreation Area offers an open air shelter, pit restroom, river access, and a playground. This area is open to hunting September 15 - May 15 in the non-maintained portions for the property.


 

Features Available at Various Facilities

  • Electricity
  • 25 acres
  • 15 Campsites (14 with electric; 1 primitive)
  • Pit restroom
  • Boat ramp
  • Fishing
  • Picnic areas
  • Fry Shelter - Reserve Here 
  • Playground 
  • Hunting access, excluding campground, September 15 - May 15

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