Is it safe to swim in Lake Conroe Texas?

Lake Conroe remains “very safe. We’ve never had any problems,” Braun said. “It’s a great place to swim.”

Is there alligators in Lake Conroe?

Also let me assure you that even though alligators are more prolific around the coastal marshes, they can be found as far north as Oklahoma and Arkansas. There are alligators in Lake Conroe, Lake Livingston and I know there are mating alligators in Lake Fork just to mention a few fishing and water recreation hot spots.

Why are they draining Lake Conroe?

The seasonal lowering of Lake Conroe is intended to act as a preventative measure, preventing downstream flooding by increasing the capacity of Lake Conroe to capture water during massive rainfall events, according to the SJRA.

Are there snakes in Lake Conroe?

Western cottonmouths are an aquatic species, normally not venturing far from water. The most common venomous snake found in the Conroe/Montgomery County area is the copperhead. “I’ve walked around Lake Conroe looking for these critters and primarily I see many, many more of the harmless water snakes.

Where to swim in Lake Conroe in Texas?

Next to the Scott’s Ridge boat launch area is a day use area with a swimming beach and picnic sites. There are 3 picnic shelters with grills. From I-45 take exit 94 (FM 1097), west 8.5 miles to Scotts Ridge Road, turn right (north). The recreation area is at the end of the road.

Is the Lake Conroe park open to the public?

Lake Conroe Park Park features fishing piers, two swimming areas, children’s playground, picnic tables and grills, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts and pavilion. Open 9:30 a.m.–dusk, closed Monday.

Where is the boat ramp on Lake Conroe?

Facilities include public boat ramp on Lake Conroe, an adjacent parking area that will accommodate most boat trailers and vehicles and 1 vault toilet. From I-45 take exit 94 (FM 1097), west 8.5 miles to Scotts Ridge Road, turn right (north). The recreation area is at the end of the road.

Where is Scotts Ridge in Lake Conroe Texas?

Scotts Ridge day use area is located on the west edge of Lake Conroe approximately 2 miles North of FM 1097 on Forest Service Road 212. Next to the Scott’s Ridge boat launch area is a day use area with a swimming beach and picnic sites. There are 3 picnic shelters with grills.