Goat Island, Lake Greenwood, SC . . . interest???

**Muskrat** · 05-31-2010, 21:47

That looks pretty convenient if parking can be found.

**chickenwing** · 05-31-2010, 23:05

I have been to this boat ramp before. It has "legal" parking along the edge of the road provided you do not block the ramp access. I would be afraid of putting more than 3 or 4 cars there for a weekend. If parking could be found, you would not need a boat to get to the island. You would probably be able to walk to it from this ramp.

**Muskrat** · 06-08-2010, 15:10

Hey CW . . . what is/was the water level like when you were out there? My inlaws have seen some pretty high water lately but maybe in August it might be a bit lower. May have my 7 yr old with me if we plan for the weekend of the 13-15 of August.

(providing a slight bump to keep this thread current)

**carolinasbackpacker** · 06-08-2010, 15:23

They don't drop the water levels of the lake till after labor day. Or at least that's how it's been all my life.

**Muskrat** · 06-08-2010, 15:33

Originally Posted by carolinasbackpacker

They don't drop the water levels of the lake till after labor day. Or at least that's how it's been all my life.

Yeah, it is dam controlled but the water level seems to vary but I guess it probably doesn't vary enough to matter in this scenario. The walk over to Goat Island, how deep would that be? I have only been around the island once and that was early spring this year. If I recall correctly it was about 4-5 feet deep and the water level then was probably 2 feet lower than it is now. Still, the parking area is pretty close, didn't know if others have tried this before or not. Just curious.

**redbank** · 06-08-2010, 19:56

Originally Posted by chickenwing

I have been to this boat ramp before. It has "legal" parking along the edge of the road provided you do not block the ramp access. I would be afraid of putting more than 3 or 4 cars there for a weekend. If parking could be found, you would not need a boat to get to the island. You would probably be able to walk to it from this ramp.

may have us a parking spot within 1/4 mile of ramp! Will know more shortly. Any locking down of weekend? Salmonofdoubt, canoeing and a cobbler

sounds good for the weekend! If date ends up on a weekend I can make, I can bring a few loaner canoes for those without.

Redbank

**carolinasbackpacker** · 06-08-2010, 20:04

Originally Posted by Muskrat

Yeah, it is dam controlled but the water level seems to vary but I guess it probably doesn't vary enough to matter in this scenario. The walk over to Goat Island, how deep would that be? I have only been around the island once and that was early spring this year. If I recall correctly it was about 4-5 feet deep and the water level then was probably 2 feet lower than it is now. Still, the parking area is pretty close, didn't know if others have tried this before or not. Just curious.

To tell you the truth, in the 32 years I have lived here. I can not recall ever actually goingto the island. It use to be a place where people would sneak out to and have big raginging parties when I was a kid, but I don't think the athorities allow that to happen anymore o at least we don't here about it. They usually keep the level about the same during the summer months. It was lower the last few years due to drought, but has been pretty much back to normal the past year.

**Muskrat** · 06-08-2010, 22:07

Originally Posted by redbank

Any locking down of weekend?

I am good for either the 1st or 2nd weekend in August. After that, I may be a scratch. Would definietly like to try a late Fall hang here, warm enough to swim, fish, whatever... but cool enough to enjoy a campfire and sleep in total comfort.

**carolinasbackpacker** · 06-09-2010, 00:23

I am kinda having to play this one by ear at this point. Went back to school a couple years ago and I am now nearing the end and my free Time is becoming less and less. I do know I have a trip planed for the last weekend in June into the first of Aug but if the dates are right, I definitely woul like to hang and meet some of my fellow SC hangers. Even if I can only make one night.

**Dameon** · 06-09-2010, 01:11

I don't seem to frequent this forum very often anymore, but just got on here for the first time in quite a while and saw this, I just purchased a kayak and if this falls on one of my weekends off I just may try and make it!