Bullfrog Ramp Parking
- Thread starter Paul_G
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Dang. I wondered about that when I passed the ramp. Now I'm glad I used the north ramp - even though I had to park in the upper lot.
Marina Bum
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Now that the height of summer insanity is over it's time for a show of enforcement? Was it just too hot to get out and do it when the lake was busy and infractions were everywhere? I'm just asking the question, seems a day late and a dollar short.
Marina Bum
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I'm law abiding, they didn't shake me down because I was in compliance. They detained my neighbor for 45 minutes, they made a lot of notes. No one else was around, the marina is dead as is the lake, why now Philbo? why not when folks are around to talk to or to catch? Is the AC in their office or vehicle just too comfortable? All the helluons are gone, it's just us old men now, die hard Powellers enjoying the peace and quiet and beautiful weather. It's just odd, please don't misconstrue, not griping, asking open ended questions like why? Nice to see the Rangers out enjoying the weather too
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I used it about two weeks ago, its still open but it is down to the part of the ramp that flattens out.
There were vehicles over in the "spur" area today. I assume they're launching there. The main ramp has barricades half-way across.
Keith Stockman
Well-Known Member
Is the courtesy dock still up at the BF main ramp? I may launch at the north ramp and pick up my driver at the main ramp if it is. It would make for a much shorter walk for him; he's about to turn 80.
Ryan
Keeper of San Juan Secrets
The shuttle was pretty actively running around the executive ramp last week. Launching there and having them drive him down to the ramp may be a better option. But I'd try calling the lodge or asking at the executive offices about it first.
Ryan
Keeper of San Juan Secrets
That's the thing. You will never make everyone happy.People gripe about the rangers never being around and people gripe about the rangers being around and doing their jobs.....
That said, what I would say this "complaint" (or maybe an observance) is more about what is enforced and what isn't. Personally I would rather see NPS have a presence out on the lake, enforcing some of the more common complaints on this board - people trashing the beaches, not following the 150' law, etc. than just walking the docks. It seems like both NPS and Aramark do easy, low impact things like this and taking down all the satellite dishes in the marina instead of things that will create a better user experience for us on the lake. At least that is my opinion here.
Since I am here, I'll offer a couple more observations. I'm all about using discretion for infractions, but I personally wouldn't offer it to the case of a houseboat on the lake without a parks pass. Also, I saw and spoke with NPS in Bullfrog last week doing this project, and with his personality, I would not want to have to deal with him on a regular basis on the lake. So, as said before in regard to enforcement, be careful what you wish for.
Paul_G
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This is the dock for the spur. Pretty long concrete dock.
