Lake is getting more and more crowded each year. As for rafting it is a great way to meet new people and hang out with friends.
Eye sore or not you've got to remember the lake is there for everyone to enjoy not just the people who can afford to own homes on it. Also as long as there are houses being built around the lake there will be more boats being added to the lake. And more unhappy home owners who realize after the fact that the water in front of their home has long been a favorite spot to hang out for boaters.
But don't worry the best time of the season is here.

Most of the vacation people have left and the lake temp is dropping. Less boat traffic for us locals to deal with until next May when the fun starts all over again with even more boats coming. With any luck we will have an extended fall and be boating until the end of October or even November.