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    Recon

    Well Dameon and I went to check out Lake Greenwood and Goat Island.
    I took a lot of pictures of the parking situation, the boat ramp, the campsites on the island, and some fish that we cought.

    Facebook users can see the pictures with this link
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    We also checked out the public access on the same side of the lake as the island. We have concluded that it is not any closer.

    To put in at Moon's Landing and paddle across the lake to the island turned out to be a much shorter paddle than I thought it was going to be. Maybe 10 min of paddling for me.

    The owner of Moon's Landing has offerend to give me a call if bad weather starts to head in our dirrection while we are camping. He was very nice and also offered us Free Firewood and said we can use his dumpster to toss our trash when we get back to land.

    There is no garbage pickup or garbage cans of any kind on the island. So pack out what you pack in.


    There is secure parking in a gated in over flow parking lot that is locked at night. Boat ramp fee of $1.00

    There is a small store right at the landing that has ice, beverages and other gas station kind of stuff. There is also what looks like a conveniencs store/bar right down the road. There is also a restaurant/bar/grill on the water two coves over from the landing.

    Campsite #1 was my favorite site and it was big enough for any group hang all on it's own. However I am still glad that we have the whole island reserved.

    I'm sure that I have left out some details, maybe Dameon will chime in with what ever I have forgotten.


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    Great report. Thanks for posting. I am so familiar with that area I don't think to describe it. In my mind, everyone knows it as well as I do. I am hoping this will be a good trip.
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    good stuff, rice.

    how calm was the water on your paddle out?
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  4. #114
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    Quote Originally Posted by fulminated View Post
    good stuff, rice.

    how calm was the water on your paddle out?
    The weather was great and the water was calm all the way up until we started paddling back.
    It is a very cool place and the island shore line is sandy like a beach! Perfect for swimming!

    I am looking forward to this hang!

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    Great report Ricegravy! I'm more psyched about this trip than ever now!

    I love getting out in the kayak on a lake and just enjoying the spaciousness of the open waters!

    Thanks for giving us a great perspective of this upcoming hang.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ricegravy View Post

    I'm sure that I have left out some details, maybe Dameon will chime in with what ever I have forgotten.


    -Ricegravy!
    I can't think of anything else, I believe you covered it pretty well. The guy at Moon's landing sure is a very friendly man who seems to be willing to help out in any way he can!
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    Awesome ! Nice report Rice. As HB stated, that makes it sound soo much better. I'm guessing now we are probably over the 10 hammock mark and I would expect to see a few more as we get closer. I have several buddies that don't frequent the forum much but do hang so they may be interested as well. I'll check with them soon.
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    Looks just like it did last time I camped there over 10 years ago!
    I'm looking forward to it.

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    From one extreme to another---please sign me up for this trip. I've already marked in blood on my calendar. Rice's mentioning of secured parking sealed the deal---thanks for that report.
    Let me know if I can send money ahead of time for the shrimp or whatever else might be needed.
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    Goat Island, Lake Greenwood Paddle/Hang Attendees

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    Maybe's--11
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    Add yourself to the list/reposition yourelf on the list, or let me know & I'll do it!

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