I have been visiting this lake for over 20 years. It remains one of my favorites. It has plenty of free places to visit if you look hard enough. Then don't forget the paid entrances that take you to camping, picnic benches, BBQs and beaches to swim with your kiddos. Watch out for the police. They have always heavily patrolled this lake. Which may make you feel safe! The beaches have a snack bar where they sell cold drinks and chips and candy. They have nice bathrooms that are maintained. They have plenty of RV hookups. The lake is always full of boats and water crafts. I see people fish all the time there. I have camped and swam here my whole life. Watch out for ticks! Don't let the red clay scare you. I recommend water shoes for this lake because it has a lot of rocks. I almost forgot all the kiddy playgrounds. It's totally worth buying a year pass for your car just so you can take your kids to a safe play to play! The woods all have worn walkways to hick.