Ive kayaked at Lake Benson more than anywhere else in the area. The equipment is not top notch but for the price and casual environment I cant complain. The staff has always been friendly and reasonable. Parking can be tight and boats are first come first serve. Due to the size and only small boats allowed the lake perfect for a relaxing kayak hour or two.

Great fun, peaceful lake, inexpensive kayak and canoe rentals.

Inexpensive and close to home. Had a good time.

One paddle!!! SMH, Rented a boat for 3 hours battery died after 2. Next time Im bringing the battery charger

So I’ve been wanting to try out the boathouse for awhile. I’m a fisherman and I heard good reviews so I thought I would try it out. I rented a Jon boat with trolling motor. I left the dock and apparently my motor wasn’t charged good and it wouldn’t push like I thought. So then I got pushed into the moss on the side and it clogged up my motor. I called the boathouse and got no one. I was close enough to yell to another local fisherman and he came over to tow me out. He got me on open water and my motor worked. I went to another part of the lake and it died this time and the button broke to lift the motor out of water to clear the moss. I called the boathouse because I was stuck. They told me they didn’t have a motor to come get me to tow me back. I literally had to paddle all the way back to the dock. Then to top it off they wouldn’t give me my money back for the 2 hrs I spend dealing with BOAT problems. Needless to say want be fishing here again. To think I was trying to help out a local business but yet they don’t even help me. I never write reviews but this was just to bad of an experience not to.

Highly disappointed! Called yesterday and asked if open today(Monday .. memorial day) drove over a hour.. just to find the gate locked.. WTH?

Rented a motorized Jon boat out here and had a fun time. While Im from the coast, it was my first time driving this style of boat and the other boaters in the area were respectful of that.The battery ran really weak after a bit, but we could still coast through the water.Overall, the experience was relaxing and Id rent here again. I only wish that they allowed pets because my dog would have a blast riding with me!

You know i love my fishing so it was my first time out their it was OK not to much biting so we will have to see if I want to take that ride again but keep a lookout for my post.... PEACE

Ok so granted it was my first time kayaking but i wanted the experience. As im trying to get out of the kayak theres no shore so i have to use my arm to pull my body up on the deck (im not the strongest better yet I DONT WORKOUT) but i still wanted to kayak for the experience so naturally my weakness was getting out the boat! the attendant (young fellow) vaguely attempts to help me as my leg is hanging and everything is slipping. Not the best experience but i will say this young man did save my phone from dropping!

Definitely a good timeThe lake is actually a really good size it takes almost an hour on a battery operated boat to get to the damI only went two times last yearI got one 3 lb BassIf you rent a boat make sure you bring your cell phone the lake is so big that the battery can die leave you stranded then you have to call The boathouse for a tow

This place is definitely worth driving to. Got to play in all the parks and walk the trails. So much stuff that everyone will have something to do even your dog. Amazing views throughout the park.

Lake benson boat house denied my family and I boat rental stating that dogs including my service animal were not permitted on their boats. This violates title III of the Americans with disabilities act as well as NC statute which protects service animals as well as animals in training to be denied access.For anyone with disabilities who have service animals, be aware that the boat house will try to justify this illegal policy. I’m shocked and my family is really disappointed to have driven a half hour to put up with this nonsense.

Great for small family outings. Rates are very reasonable and workers are always helpful and friendly.

My daughter and I rented one of their motorized jon boats today. Within an hour of renting the boat, the motor stopped working - and we had to call the boat house to ask them to bring a charged replacement battery. When the guy arrives, he says oh ... I think there is just some muk on the propeller ... I dont think you need a battery. (He never even checked to see if the motor was working or not). Then two guys in another boat about 200 yards behind us yell Hey ... our battery is dead too. So instead of giving us the charged battery that he brought with him, he takes that battery and immediately gives it to the two men behind us. We were down near the dam, so we motion to the guy as he is leaving and say Hey ... we still cant move and then he yells back to us as if we are bothering him Yea ... Ill get you another battery when I come back 👀 👀 👀But WE were the ones that called you out here in the first place, and you just gave the battery that should have gone to us - to someone else. Wonder why ??? 🤔🤔🤔At any rate, we wont be going back there again. The staff was rude, UNfriendly and UNhelpful. They could stand to take a class in customer service for ALL people.

I love this place. Rent a boat for $8 an hour. Fishing is hit or miss.

BATTERIES NEED REPLACING ! Rented a John boat and got out to the middle of the lake and the motor died . My husband checked and nothing was caught on it . Needless to say we got quite a workout trying to get it back with one paddle. We called the number on the back of the seat and the boat that would come and bring you a charged battery with didn’t work either. I think we will stick to kayaks from now on . No offer of a refund !😳 If you must get a John Boat I would ask if their back up boat runs!!!!

This is a fabulous park with lots of walking trails around the lake and dog friendly. Work out friendly too as there are miles of trails to run.

Same exact thing happened to me in an hour I was out there I got stuck and then he brought me a new battery and then blamed it on Mark on the motor then when I came back they said that their batteries are really bad I need to be replaced so if you go out there please be careful you will get stuck in the hot sun I will be there all the time boating if they have proper batteries

Big fish in it

Despite the closing time being 7 on Sundays I was turned away a little before 5 for a canoe rental

Great for fishing and swimming

Real nice👍👍

Awesome