Designated a state park in August of 1973, Woolly Hollow has been developed into a first-class vacation area and has been deemed a prime outdoor hideaway. This started the chain of events that led to his namesake being used here over a century later. Originally located less than a mile southwest of the park, the cabin was moved to its present site and restored in 1975. Constructed in 1935 by the CCC and WPA, Lake Bennett was the first SCS watershed project in the United States built for the purpose of making scientific studies of the effects of water run-off, silt, and erosion control from a specific watershed. Food Services - Adjoining the beach bathhouse at the entrance to the swimming area, the modern snack bar offers a variety of delicious hot or cold sandwiches, cold drinks, snow cones, ice cream favorites and snack items.
Bagged ice is sold at the snack bar to stock the picnic coolers.
Other Facilities - A pavilion, located in the picnic area, may be reserved for family or group outings at a modest fee. Shopping facilities, full-service restaurants, medical facilities, service stations, coin laundries and other services to enhance one's stay at Woolly Hollow are located in nearby towns. Campers must register at the Park Office before occupying a site. Recreation Swimming - The sandy swimming beach on Lake Bennett is in a controlled area with lifeguards on duty. A modern bathhouse and the snack bar are adjacent to the beach.