Question for the Alum Creekers

[SS MAYFLOAT]

I got a few question for the Ohio Roundo.<br /><br />How long are the parking spots at the ramp parking lot (Rig is 52')?<br /><br />Do they allow overnight parking(all weekend)?<br /><br />How safe is the parking?<br /><br />Is it okay to sleep out on the lake, or does the boat have to be tied up?<br /><br />Thanks..

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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Originally posted by SS MAYFLOAT:<br />I got a few question for the Ohio Roundo.<br /><br />How long are the parking spots at the ramp parking lot (Rig is 52')?<br /><br />Do they allow overnight parking(all weekend)?<br /><br />How safe is the parking?<br /><br />Is okay to sleep out on the lake, or do you have to be tied up?<br /><br />Thanks..

Oh, this might get interesting.

 

[SS MAYFLOAT]

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Thanks SBN, Thats what I get for not proof reading what I wrote. Dang it! You don't miss nothing.

 

[pjc]

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Requires lots of trust to allow yourself to be tied up.

 

[bomar76]

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SS-<br />The parking slots at the ramp are pull thru's long enough for 2 trucks and trailers end to end (well most sized rigs). My Crew Cab SuperDuty is 23' long and we pull a 22' Baja and there is room for another rig behind us in the spots.<br />I have left the truck and trailer thre all night on several occasions without a problem.<br />You CANNOT camp in the ramp lot. The DRN will have a hissy fit.<br />As far as safety....well I haven't had a problem but you never know.<br />We have overnighted on the lake on several occasions. We anchor either WAY back in one of the many coves or North of 36/37. It is not legal but the DNR doesn't seem to car the least bit. The Marina does have daily rental docks on a first come basis. I wouldn't count on getting one.

 

[BrianFD]

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SS,<br />I've forwarded your legal & security questions to the ODNR (from their website). When I receive a response, I'll post their answers here.

 

[tylerin]

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Edited by Mod4<br /><br />Tylerin, not appropriate content for this message board. Sorry.

 

[gonfishn]

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Man your digging yourselve deep here SS...If I was tied up ,fishn would be my last thought..Since your are near my age I would get a motel instead of parking(alot more private)..<br />I see Mod4 just did a poof on Tylerin But hate to waste type..<br />Since Brian has the reins I will desist from any mention of your Rig(boat)..I know Spinner is biting the bit on responding here..<br />But... When we meet you at the roundo,we are going to be on you like fly on paper...

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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Several things I could say here that has to do with overnight parking , being tied up out on the lake, but I will just hold my answers till later. <br />Hurry up Brian with his answers.

 

[SS MAYFLOAT]

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Your guys are worse than a bunch of women thinking about the dirty side of things. <br /><br />First of all let me clear things up. I just want to leave my tow vehicle and the trailer parked while I spend my time on the boat. The boat will be in the water which my family and I will be staying on the boat over night in the water. I was just asking if the boat should be tied up to a dock or bank, or if I can just anchor up in the north end of the lake and fish all night.<br /><br />Yeah Gonfishn, do you argue with an 18 wheeler when your driving a small car? You know I'm bringing my big boat. Hint... Just kidding, I only run over PWC's. <br /><br />I didn't see what Tylerin posted, but I thank Mod 4 for just editing his post and not poofing the whole thing.

 

[BrianFD]

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Hey, I'm dealing with a government agency here... probably won't get a reply to my email until, say, June?!<br />I did go to the ODNR Div of Watercraft site yesterday, and copied down this particular regulation:<br />"ORC 1501:41-11-15 Sleeping on watercraft prohibited.<br />No boat operator shall sleep at night aboard a vessel adrift, at anchor, docked, moored, tied-up or beached on Ohio state park waters except in designated locations. Some parks have designated boat camping areas. Inquire about locations at the park office."<br />I know for a fact that you can 'fish' all night, if you want, and have done it many times. Also, there are designated boat camping areas on the lake, so that shouldn't be a problem. (I've never heard of the ODNR checking boats at night up there anyway)<br />Still awaiting their response regarding overnight parking (of course, if you were all-night fishing, what would be the difference??) and their security.<br />Stay tuned, guys!

 

[tylerin]

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Mayfloat, You'd a loved it

 

[OBJ]

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I'll tell ya' SS.....sometimes it's tuff dealing with a bunch of gutter minded ol' gezzers <br /><br />I got a good laugh, Brian, reading the part that said basically, "Don't sleep on the lake unless it's a designated area".<br /><br />Now ya'kin' fish all night on the lake.....BUT DON'T GO TO SLEEP! Unless it's a place we tell ya' it's OK to sleep in. <br /><br />Perfect example of bueracracy at work.

 

[bomar76]

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Again, we overnight in the coves or north of 37 all the time and DNR ever said boo about it. My truck and trailer stay at the ramp and is always there the next day.<br />As for the idiotic comments by some posters.....

 

[mellowyellow]

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any of you guys gonna make the 2nd leg up to<br />piedmont?

 

[gonfishn]

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I believe you 100% SS...Your explanation wasn't needed cause we all ready reached our conclusions..Although thats your tale and I happen to be sittn on mine..

 

[BrianFD]

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SS, received this reply today:<br />

Brian, <br />Yes, your friend is permitted to stay on the water overnight. Alum Creek has specific areas for boat camping and he would be required to utilize one of those areas. He is also permitted to leave his vehicle parked overnight in the boat ramp parking lot. The area is patrol regularly by park officers however break-ins to vehicles do sometimes occur. I hope this answers your questions.<br /><br />Sincerely, <br /><br />Mark J. Maxwell <br />Ohio State Parks <br />Law Enforcement Section <br />

I take back what I said earlier about the response time of a government agency.

 

[SS MAYFLOAT]

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Thanks BrianFD, Seems that during winter season those ODNR people have plenty of time on their hands. If you had asked them during the summer, the response would have been in October.<br /><br />Everything is go so far for the weekend before Memorial Day here.

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

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Originally posted by SS MAYFLOAT:<br />Everything is go so far for the weekend before Memorial Day here.

Make sure you bring plenty rope with ya.

 

[tylerin]

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Spinner, that's Knot funny