I visit this lake regularly. It is a city run lake. It is a good lake for kayaking, fishing and swimming. It has become popular for kayaking.
It has RV campsites, tent campsites and equestrian campsites. The campsites are 1st come.
It has 3 boat ramps, 2 covered fishing docks. It has a nice swimming area and even on the hottest days the water feels good because it is a sping fed lake.
It has 3 pavilions. I pavilion has an air conditioned building that you can rent for gatherings.
It has 3 restrooms with showers. The restrooms tend to get messy because it is a city lake with only 1 worker/ranger who has to do everything.
The ranger is very nice and helpful but is always busy. He keeps a good eye on things and the gates are locked everynight.
Sunrise is beautiful and so are the stars. There are many geese on this lake, they have there own island where they hatch their babies every year. Lots of racoons and a couple foxes. At night you really hear a lot of coyotes and owls. It is laid back and peaceful.
The lake is 2 miles from one end to the other with 4 coves and around 15 miles of shoreline. No jet skiing or water skiing.
SPORTSMAN LAKE FEES:
Primitive - $8.00
Water & Electric - $15.00 *Senior (65 and over) - $12.00
Water, Electric & Sewer - $20.00 * Senior (65 and over) - $17.00
Pavillion (cove 3) - $25.00 ($10.00 deposit)
Coon Hunter Lodge - $50.00 ($65.00 deposit)
(enclosed pavillion with small kitchen, no bunks)
Boating - One Day/$5.00
(any type of watercraft)
Boating - Yearly/$25.00
Equestrian daily rate - $3.00
Equestrian trails yearly - $30.00 (Jan 1 - Dec 31)
Monthly Camping Fees (Nov 1 - Mar 1)
$400.00 per month (water, electric service only)
$500.00 per month (full service - water, sewer, electric)
Pavillion (cove 1) - $75.00 (6:00a.m. to 10:00p.m,)
Pavillion (Cove 1) - $25.00 (up to 3 hours)
