I went to check in at the crappie tournament tonight and noticed there were no signs, tape, or any clear directions indicating private areas or where participants should and shouldn’t park—especially on the east side of the lake near the narrows.
While we were there, an older woman approached my 73-year-old grandfather and became very upset, saying we were walking through her private campsite. There were no markings or guidance indicating that area was restricted, and with a crappie derby going on, there didn’t seem to be any clear traffic flow for participants.
This took place near the southeast corner of Black Sands.
If special events like this are being held, it seems reasonable to either make certain campsites unavailable or clearly mark private areas and provide directions for boat parking and foot traffic.
I can’t imagine we’re the only ones who have run into this issue.