Benton City-Fry Recreation Area
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