Emma Long volleyball and play area

The family recreation area near day-use facilities includes sand volleyball and informal play space; equipment, shade, beach conditions, and weekend capacity vary.

A paid entry pass is required. Peak-season Friday-Sunday and holiday visits require advance passes, often sell out, and do not allow roadside parking or entry without a valid pass.

Open year-round 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; the on-site office keeps shorter seasonal hours. This destination may have shorter, seasonal, event, maintenance, water-condition, or weather-dependent hours.

Developed areas normally include toilets, showers, sinks, and water. Water utilities are planned to be shut off during August-October 2026 maintenance, leaving portable toilets while showers, sinks, fountains, and hose bibs are unavailable.

Current day-use fees are generally $5 per vehicle Monday-Thursday, $10 Friday-Sunday and holidays, and $1 for walk/bike entry; camping and reservations cost extra.

Developed picnic, beach, parking, and restroom areas provide accessible features, but shorelines, campsites, slopes, and Turkey Creek trails vary substantially.

Leashed dogs may use allowed outdoor areas, but swimming-beach and facility restrictions may apply. Protect paws from heat and keep pets away from wildlife and unsafe water.

The designated beach, picnic sites, shoreline, and camping support full-day family visits. There is no substitute for close water supervision, sun protection, and advance pass planning.

The family recreation area near day-use facilities includes sand volleyball and informal play space; equipment, shade, beach conditions, and weekend capacity vary. Buy peak-season passes before travel, check boat-ramp and utility alerts, and confirm lake, storm, and water-quality conditions. Passes have no in/out privileges and capacity rules are enforced.

This is primarily a driving destination with limited practical transit access. Arrange transportation in advance and do not rely on roadside drop-off or parking outside the gate.