- Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Open 12 PM to 6 PM Saturdays and Sundays in June until school is out for summer
- Open Daily from 10 AM to 6 PM until Labor Day
- Snack Bar with Full Line of Ice Cream, Drinks, Snacks and Refreshments
- Free Swim Lessons by American Red Cross Certified Instructors to All Members
- Lake guarded by Team of American Red Cross Certified Lifeguards
- Dock for Diving
- Playground and picnic area with tables and barbecue pits
- Grove area available for Private Parties (click to grove rental agreement)
Rules
- No one under the age of twelve (12) is permitted in the beach area without an adult or other guardian present. All swimmers under the age of 12 will be required to pass a dock test.
- Use of the beaches or swimming in the lake is strictly at the risk of the Member
- The Association’s beaches open each year during the last week of May (Memorial Day weekend) and remain open through Labor Day Weekend.
- Snorkeling is permitted if done within the buoy markers
- No running or horseplay is permitted on any of the docks or on the diving float. Only one person at a time is permitted on the diving board and no one may dive until, and unless the diving area is clear of swimmers. No swimming is permitted under the docks or the diving float
- Pets are not allowed on the beach or docks between May 15th and September 15th. Dogs are permitted on the grove/cover areas, provided they are leashed and the owner cleans up after them
- Members in good standing may request to rent the grove area by filling out a “grove reservation agreement” and submitting to the rental coordinator for approval. The form and instructions can be found on the HCL website.
- Members and Non Resident guests only are allowed to swim at the beach.
- Badges must be worn at all times and members MUST be present with their guests at all times.
- Lifeguards are in charge while on duty.
- No running or rough play in or out of the water.
- Bikes or motorized vehicles are not permitted on the beach.
- All litter must be placed in proper receptacles.
- Glass containers are not permitted.
- Alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
- Beach closes one half hour after sunset.
- Lifeguard hours are posted on the Lifeguard stand but may change depending on lifeguard availability
- No smoking on the beach or in the water.
- No swimming during an electrical storm.
- Do not feed the geese or ducks.
- Persons suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol shall be prohibited from entering the water.
- Do not enter the water if you are experiencing or recovering from diarrhea or have had any signs or symptoms of a gastrointestinal (stomach) disease in the past seven days.
- All children in diapers must wear diapers specially designed for immersion in water (such as swimming diapers). Do not wash out soiled diapers in the bathing water.
- Children should be encouraged to use the restroom before entering the water. Immediately report any “accidents” you observe in the bathing waters to a lifeguard.
- No animals, except for service animals, shall be allowed in the designated bathing water, bathing beach, playground, restrooms, etc. during the bathing season.
- Glass containers shall be prohibited in food and drink areas.
- Conduct which endangers the safety and comfort of others shall be prohibited.
- Outdoor bathing shall be prohibited during an electrical storm.
- No motorized vehicles, except emergency and maintenance vehicles, shall be permitted in the bathing area during its use.
- No boating, water skiing, sail boating, windsurfing, scuba diving, use of personal watercraft, or surfboarding shall be permitted in the swimming and bathing area while in use.
*Lifeguards have the final authority and reserve the right to ask patrons to leave if any of these rules are not adhered to.
Badges must be worn at all times. If you come to the beach without your badge you will be asked to leave the beach to retrieve them, and you will have to bring your children with you. There is no fishing with poles and hooks in the beach area or off the dock at any time! When fishing from the dam area, there is to be no parking of vehicles along the road. Please park in the usual lodge parking, across from the beach, and walk over. When walking your dog around the lake, make sure to keep them on a leash. No children are allowed on the stationary docks unless they are with a parent or have permission from a lifeguard. Children are able to pass the first rope of the swimming area if they have passed level 2. They are then able to pass the second rope if they passed level 4. This is also under lifeguard discretion because we will not be letting children swim in areas of depth that we feel are not ready for or comfortable with. Children are allowed to go to the floating dock by themselves once they have passed the dock test. This includes being able to swim 50 meters (2 laps) using strong developed freestyle (face in water, not doggy paddle) without stopping. Immediately following the 2 laps, the child must begin treading water for 3 minutes. If they fail, they can retake the test in 2 weeks. Children who have not passed the dock test may go to the floating dock with their parents. However, the rule is 2 children per one parent. You must attend to your children at all times by swimming with them, being in the water if they are jumping off the dock, etc. A floatation device is also suggested to better ensure you and your child’s safety. Once again, this is a situation that is under lifeguard discretion. If you do not have a floatation device and we feel that you child is not being attend to or that he/she needs extra attention to aid in safe swimming, we will ask that you do not bring your child to the dock until you have acquired a floating device for them. We cannot allow lifeguard equipment to be used by patrons on the beach. It is prohibited for patrons to climb onto the lifeguard stand. In order for children to be at the beach by themselves, they must be at least 12 years of age. For someone to be responsible for another child under the age of 12 at the beach, they must be at least 16 years of age.