Approx 2.5 miles upstream is emerald cave. Don’t blink or you’ll miss it.

Winds can pick up rapidly and without notice. Fortunately there are little coves and beaches to pull off to if you need to wait it out or you need to rest if getting caught in the wind.

Easy to find • kayaks and paddle boards available for rent on site for very reasonable prices • stay to the left of the dock for calm waters away from the boaters • respect the wildlife; water turtles basking in the sun near the trees • so many banks and coves to explore • watch out for shallow rocks that will surface and scrape your boards unexpectedly • bring sunscreen and lots of water

Saw three shooting stars before bedtime • quiet up until rock climbers made their debut around midnight not only echoing off the boulders but blasting their music for everyone for the next two hours • definitely would come back here in the cooler months • just be mindful of wildlife and drive slowly and cautiously • flies were a deterrent but maybe they are only near the sites closer to restrooms • sites were very clean and well managed • most spots could park a car or two on their sites