Ragged Island

Never Satisfied · 06-13-2011, 10:00 AM

Is Ragged Island a public island where anyone can dock at? If so, how big is the dock and how deep is the water around it? I am always looking for new things to do on the lake...

Thanks in advance!
NS

challmec · 06-15-2011, 05:11 AM

yes Ragged is open to the public.. The dock can hold a boat in excess of 26 ft. and the water depth is sufficient for any boat ...The rocky area is marked with a red/white marker so getting in and out is not an issue
Very nice area with a clean restroom on the island
Enjoy

Rattlesnake Gal · 06-15-2011, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by challmec

yes Ragged is open to the public.. The dock can hold a boat in excess of 26 ft. and the water depth is sufficient for any boat ...The rocky area is marked with a red/white marker so getting in and out is not an issue
Very nice area with a clean restroom on the island
Enjoy

A quote from the Rattlesnake Island thread:

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

That's not 100% true...

They have done a wonderful job with the Ragged island project. The entire island is open to the public. They have a couple public docks, picnic area and walking trails. They have just completed a large demo project on the island where they removed many of the old abandoned and unsafe buildings, They are hoping to eventually have public tent camping sites. They are renovating one of the old beautiful camps so they will eventually have a camp directors lodge there.

They also have a lot of land on Stonedam island which is also open to the public with one dock, walking trails and beach area.

I believe 5 mile island is another one of their acquisitions and is open to the public, though I personally have not stopped by there to check it out.

Yes I am sure there are parcels of land they have that have been shut down to the public and without knowing the circumstance I have no comment except to say that sometimes the public is it's own worst enemy. Ever since Ragged Island has been opened up, they have had massive vandalism issues. I personally have seen the many vandalism issues that occurred there on multiple occasions and its heart wrenching to all the volunteers who gave their time to help make something nice for the PUBLIC. How long can something like this continue before they have no choice but to shut it down??

While I do not completely disagree with you, I just wanted you to realize that there is a some good with LRCT.

Dan

Never Satisfied · 06-16-2011, 07:48 AM

Thanks to both challmec and Rattlesnake Gal for the info!! I will put Ragged Island on my short list of new things to do.

06-13-2011, 10:00 AM	#1
Never Satisfied Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 19 Thanks: 8 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	More info please Is Ragged Island a public island where anyone can dock at? If so, how big is the dock and how deep is the water around it? I am always looking for new things to do on the lake... Thanks in advance! NS

06-16-2011, 07:48 AM	#4
Never Satisfied Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 19 Thanks: 8 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks for the info! Thanks to both challmec and Rattlesnake Gal for the info!! I will put Ragged Island on my short list of new things to do.

06-15-2011, 05:11 AM	#2
challmec Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 55 Thanks: 21 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	yes Ragged is open to the public.. The dock can hold a boat in excess of 26 ft. and the water depth is sufficient for any boat ...The rocky area is marked with a red/white marker so getting in and out is not an issue Very nice area with a clean restroom on the island Enjoy

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