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Boat Ramps
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5/14/2013 |
The reservoir is open to boating. The Elks Ramp is open with boat inspections Friday-Tuesday 7-3. All other times are through the Visitor Center. The South Boat Ramp will open on May 18th.
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Boating
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5/14/2013 |
The reservoir is open to boating. On May 14th the water temperatures were in the lower 60's.
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Camping
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5/14/2013 |
Elks Campground is open year-round with 30-amp electrical hookups. Inlet Grove Campground will open for the summer on April 13th, with 50-amp electrical hookups. Both the Elks Camper Services Building and South Camper Services Building are ope for the season.
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Construction
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5/14/2013 |
There will be a some road work on the south end of the park in June to re-surface the paved roads.
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Fire Restrictions
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4/11/2013 |
North Sterling is NOT under a fire ban at this time. Use extreme caution with your campfires! Fires ARE permitted ONLY in designated grills or fire rings in campsites and picnic areas. Charcoal grills and propane are permitted. Please use caution! Have at least 5 gallons of water standing ready and make sure your campfire is COLD TO THE TOUCH before you leave it unattended - There should be no glowing embers and no heat radiating from the coals or unburned wood - otherwise wind can gust in the middle of the night and re-ignite your fire.
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Fishing Report
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5/14/2013 |
Some keeper walleye being caught in early morning hours. Several large catfish have been caught in the inlet on cut bait. Water temperatures are in the lower 60's on May 14th. Several fish stockings have already occured and more to come this spring. Several truck loads of trout as well as one stocking of walleye and catfish have already taken place.
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Hunting
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5/14/2013 |
The park will close to hunting for the season on May 24th. See the new Hunting page under Park Activities for more information on designated hunting areas and suggestions. Hunting is permitted during legal seasons for small game, waterfowl, and archery deer, using shotgun and archery methods in designated hunting areas only.
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Park Entrance
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4/11/2013 |
Enter the South Gate for Chimney View, Inlet Grove Campground, the swim beach, ski beach, and South Boat Ramp. The Elks Gate, as well Elks Campground, the Visitor Center & Park Office are located 1 1/2 miles further north on CR 33. Credit cards are accepted at the South Gate and Visitor Center, but NOT the Elks Gate. The park is open to day use from 6am to 10pm - only camping, boating and fishing are permitted after 10pm.
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Road Conditions
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4/11/2013 |
Some park roads are paved; some are gravel. The newly reconstructed gravel Hilltop Road to the South Boat Ramp is now open. Please use paved County Road 33 running north and south along the east side of the reservoir to reach Elks Campground & Park Office/Visitor Center.
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Seasonal Closures
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5/14/2013 |
The Cottonwood Cove Swim Beach is closed for the season. It will open on May 23rd.
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Trails
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4/11/2013 |
6 miles of natural surface trails extend from the Inlet Canal southwest along the South Shoreline Trail to a trailhead on County Road 29. A 130 ft. pedestrian bridge spans the inlet canal from Inlet Grove Campground parking area. Sunset Point Trail begins near Campsite #112 and ends at Sunset Cove Parking area and vault restroom. Horses are allowed only along the South Shoreline. (Sorry, no horses are available to rent). Dogs must be on a maximum six foot leash and under the owner's control. No motorized bikes or OHVs are allowed on any park trails.
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Water Levels
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5/14/2013 |
The reservoir's water level is is at 100% capacity. Please see Boat Ramps for boat launching conditions. Check the North Sterling Irrigation District's website for up-to-the-minute flow rate details, as NSID controls all water flow into and out of North Sterling Reservoir.
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