Bennett Springs State Park
Bennett Springs is a state park located near Lebanon, Missouri. The park is centered on a spring, deep in the ground that was caused by an earthquake, according to the Osage Native Americans. The spring was bought from the Bennett heirs in 1924 and 1925. Since then, the land has been turned into a state park. It has been stocked with mountain trout since then and is great for fishing. The Niangua River, the river into which the spring flows, is a great river to canoe. The park has many trails as well, for those wanting to get right out there with nature. Bennett Springs is a great place to vacate for many reasons: great fishing, great canoeing, and many other outdoor activities.
Growing up, my grandparents have always taken my brothers and I to Bennett Springs for vacation. They have their own place, a nice trailer, about one mile from the river. The greatest time I ever had in Bennett Springs was probably when my grandparents took us canoeing. The park has two main canoe drop zones. Moon Valley is a nine-mile course, while Ho Hum is a seven-mile trip. The Moon Valley trip is upstream from the spring, and the Ho Hum is downstream. Both trips last about four to five hours. I remember the first time I floated down the Niangua. Cottonmouth snakes were everywhere, as well as muskrats and otters. Our group of canoes was so strung out, I did not know if we were a hundred yards out or a mile apart. The float was really fun for everyone in the end though. One thing I learned is to not stand up in the canoe until I had gotten more experienced. I fished the whole trip, although I do not remember catching any keepers on the river that trip. I still had a lot of fun that first trip.
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...hen I was in Bennett Springs I decided to go fishing with my brothers. To my surprise, I caught a lot of fish that day. I found out later that the park had released about two thousand fish into the cold stream the night before. Fishing was great that day! Fishing at Bennett Springs is a great activity for any family to participate in. On top of great fishing, trout make a very nice meal after a long day of fishing the cold stream.
Business is good for the park. People come from all over to check out the great fishing, canoeing, and hiking. Some people may not like escaping from the city or to be consumed by nature, but I think it is a great escape. Taking a vacation to Bennett Springs will create all kinds of good memories for any family, as it did for me. I am just glad I have had the opportunity to get involved in the parks great memorable activities.
Located just beyond the south entrance to the park is the visitors center and ranger station. Here you can find maps to trails, information about camping, fishing and boating, and information about the flora and fauna to be found within the park. This is a good place to start your visit, get oriented, and plan your day.
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