Recreational Use & Carrying Capacity Assessment
Lake Norman Existing Recreational Areas
There are 10 developed and 3 undeveloped Duke Power owned public recreational access locations (two are leased to county recreation agencies) on Lake Norman, one state park (Lake Norman State Park, formerly Duke Power State Park), two county owned parks (Jetton Road and Blythe Landing County Parks), two county leased parks (Ramsey Creek and Stumpy Creek), and one city park (Davidson Lake Park). Figure 3.5-1 shows the public recreational access locations. In addition, there are 15 commercial non-residential and 4 commercial residential marinas that provide additional public access to Lake Norman. The following sections describe the Duke Power-owned public access areas, summarize the facilities at the state and county parks, and provide estimates of the number and types of commercial recreational access facilities at Lake Norman.
Existing Duke Power-Owned Public Access Areas
The developed Duke Power-owned public access areas provide about 119 acres of land and about 14,669 feet of shoreline frontage of public access at Lake Norman. Combined, the developed access areas have 18 public boat ramps, 7 loading piers, 1 fishing pier and about 553 vehicle/trailer and 62 car parking spaces. Table 3.5-3 summarizes the facilities at the public access areas. The undeveloped access areas provide about 152 acres and 8,350 feet of shoreline frontage for future public recreational development.
In the 1994 SMP, Duke Power proposed to improve the Stumpy Creek access area (replace the 1 ramp with 2 new boat ramps, install a loading pier, and expand, light and pave the parking lot), Pinnacle access area (replace the 3 ramps with 5 new boat ramps, replace the pier with 2 new loading piers, and light the parking lot), McCrary Creek access area (replace the 2 ramps with 4 new boat ramps and light and pave the parking lot), Hager Creek access area (replace the ramp with 3 new boat ramps, install a loading pier, and pave and light the parking lot), Long Island access area (relocate the site, install two boat ramps, a loading pier, and pave the site), Little Creek access area (replace the 2 ramps with 2 new boat ramps, install a loading pier, and expand, light, and pave the parking lot), Beattys Ford access area (replace the 3 ramps with 4 new boat ramps, install 2 loading piers and expand, light, and pave the parking lot), and McGuire Fishing area (pave 5 handicapped parking spaces).
In addition, Duke Power said it would add 20 acres to the McCrary Creek site (16 acres added), add 10 acres to the Hager Creek site (8 acres added), relocate Long Island to 12 acres (relocated to 29 acres), add 5 acres to the Little Creek site (4 acres added), add 4 acres to the Beattys Ford site (7 acres added) and identify a new undeveloped 87 acre site (this is a new undeveloped 128 acre site). All of the recreation commitments from the 1994 SMP will be completed by the end of 2001. Duke Power also added two additional undeveloped sites with one at Buffalo Shoals (11 acres) and one at Slanting Bridge (13 acres).
The NCWRC has entered into a creative partnership with Duke Power for the maintenance and operation of the non-leased access areas. Under this agreement Duke Power pays the NCWRC to maintain the access areas and the NCWRC makes at least the same capital dollar amount available to Duke Power, and agency lessees for the non boat launching portion of the access areas, for improvements that will help the boating public. This agreement is a continuation of a long established partnership with the NCWRC with the added benefit of designated cost sharing capital dollars for access area improvements.
Table 3.5-3
Lake Norman Duke Power-Owned Public Access Areas
| Access Area Name | Acreage | Shoreline Frontage (ft) |
Boat Ramps | Loading Piers | Fishing Piers | Car Parking (Spaces) |
V/T* Parking (Spaces) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island | 28.8 | 2,015 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Pinnacle | 9.4 | 1,035 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 155 |
| McCrary Creek | 21.2 | 1,867 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Marshall Fish Area | - | 1,100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Hager Creek | 28.3 | 3,308 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 120 |
| Little Creek | 7.9 | 1,673 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 20 |
| Beatties Ford | 23.7 | 1,871 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 120 |
| McGuire Fish Area | - | 1,800 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Buffalo Shoals ** | 10.8 | 1,456 | NA | NA | NA | 0 | NA |
| Island Point** | 128.3 | 6,245 | NA |
NA | NA | 0 | NA |
| Slanting Bridge** | 12.6 | 649 | NA | NA | NA | 0 | NA |
| Total | 271.0 | 23,019 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 62 | 553 |
* Vehicle/Trailer parking area.
** Undeveloped site.
State and County Public Recreational Facilities
There is 1 state park and 4 county parks located along the Lake Norman shoreline. Table 3.5-4 summarizes the site acreage, shoreline footage, and recreational facilities provided at the Lake Norman State Park. This facility is located in the northern portion of Lake Norman, and is owned and operated by North Carolina Department of Environmental Health and Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation.
Table 3.5-4
Summary of Lake Norman State Park Public Recreational Facilities
| Site Description/Facility | Number |
|---|---|
| Site Acreage | 1,459 |
| Shoreline Footage | 39,850 |
| Concrete Boat Ramps | 2 |
| Loading Pier | 1 |
| Paved Parking Spaces for Trailers | 50 |
| Paved Parking Spaces for Cars | 370 |
| Swimming Beach and Bathhouse | 1 each |
| Concession Building | 1 |
| Primitive Group Campsites | 1 |
| Campsites without Hookups | 33 |
| Restroom/Shower | 1 |
| Picnic Tables | 67 |
| Ranger Residences | 2 |
| Maintenance Facility | 1 |
| Miles of Trail | 7.5 |
Four county parks, Jetton Park, Blythe Landing, Ramsey Creek Park, and Stumpy Creek Access Area are located along the southern and eastern shoreline of Lake Norman. Jetton Park and Blythe Landing are owned and operated by Mecklenburg County, while Ramsey Creek Park and Stumpy Creek are operated by Mecklenburg County and Iredell County, respectively, on lands under lease from Duke Power. Table 3.5-5 summarizes the key characteristics of these facilities.
Existing Commercial and Private Recreational Access
In addition to the Duke Power-owned public access areas and the state and county parks, the public can gain access to Lake Norman through both commercial non-residential and commercial residential marinas. Private access to Lake Norman is through private marinas and private piers along the Lake Norman shoreline. Table 3.5-6 summarizes the number and types of public and private commercial non-residential and commercial residential marina facilities. Table 3.5-7 summarizes the estimated number of private piers.
Table 3.5-5
Summary of County Public Recreational Facilities
| Jetton Park | Blythe Landing | Ramsey Creek Park | Stumpy Creek |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 acres | 11 picnic tables | 46 acres | 4 soccer fields |
| 12,877 shoreline footage | 6 boat ramps | 3,828 shoreline frontage | 120 parking spaces |
| 1 beach area | 3 picnic shelters | 4 concrete boat ramps | To be completed in 2001 |
| 1 concession area | .5 miles of trail | 1 floating loading pier with 8 slips | 2 concrete boat ramps |
| 3 double picnic decks with grills | 157 boat parking spaces | 115 paved parking spaces for trailers | 1 floating loading pier |
| 9 picnic decks with grills | 101 car parking spaces | 49 paved parking spaces for cars | 51 paved parking spaces |
| 1 playground | 1 dockside café | 4 paved parking spaces for buses | |
| 2 restrooms | 1 playground | 12 picnic tables | |
| 8 tennis courts | 8 boat slips | 3 picnic shelters with 13 tables | |
| 1.5 miles of biking trails | 5 volleyball courts | 15 grills | |
| 1 mile of hiking trails | 2 restrooms | 2 restrooms | |
| 1 office complex | 1 loading pier | 1 concessions/office complex | |
| 1 maintenance facility | 1 playground area | ||
| 2 horseshoe pits | |||
| 1 volleyball court | |||
| 2 beach areas | |||
| 1 fishing pier | |||
| 5 miles of trails |
Table 3.5-6
Summary of Lake Norman Commercial Recreational Access Facilities
| Type of Facility | Commercial Non-Residential |
Commercial Residential |
|---|---|---|
| Public Marinas | 15 | 4 |
| Private Marinas | 7 | 65 |
| Wet Slips | 1,903 | 3,398 |
| Dry Slips | 1,570 | 1,035 |
Table 3.5-7
Summary of Lake Norman Private Recreational Access Facilities
| Type of Facility | No. Private Facilities |
|---|---|
| Piers | 8,100 |
Lake Norman Recreational Use Assessment
Visitation figures at the public access areas on Lake Norman were derived based on estimates of the traffic entering the Duke Power-owned public access areas. Total estimated visitation during the 1999 study period for Lake Norman at these sites was 387,400 visits. Figure 3.5-3 shows the distribution of the visitation for each month at the Duke Power-owned Lake Norman public access areas during the 1999 study period. A visit is considered a vehicle or vehicle/trailer entering the site for any part of a day.
Table 3.5-8 provides a summary of the estimated recreational visitation based on the traffic counter data for the sampled sites during the 1999 study period. Of the Lake Norman Duke Power-owned access areas, Ramsey Creek, Pinnacle, and Beatties Ford have the greatest amount of use at 19 percent, 17 percent, and 16 percent, respectively, of the total estimated use at the Lake Norman Duke Power-owned access areas.
Based on survey data input, the estimated ratio for annual visits to the project area for Survey B respondents (respondents that use both public and private access areas) as compared to Survey C respondents (respondents at the public access areas) was a ratio of 1.3 to 1. The estimated overall recreational visitation for Lake Norman for the 1999 study period totaled 492,146 visits.
Lake Norman Boat Carrying Capacity Assessment
The overall boat carrying capacity is assessed based on the peak boating use estimates obtained during the flyovers in the 1999 study period. The available boating acreage was adjusted from the base boats per acreage estimate (see Table 3.5-9) by the following factors (Warren and Rea, 1989, as modified):
| Factor | Adjustment | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Location of the lake in relation to population served | 0 |
| 2. | Multiple use of water area | - |
| 3. | Shoreline configuration | - |
| 4. | Amount of open water | + |
| 5. | Amount of facility and shoreline development | + |
| 6. | Crowding rating | - |
| Total | -1 | |
Table 3.5-9
Boat Type Acreage Adjustment
(Source: Modified from Warren and Rea, 1989)
| Boat Activity Type | Low | -4 | -3 | -2 | -1 | Base | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing | 10.0 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 2.0 |
| Canoe/kayak | 2.5 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Motor boating | 18.0 | 17.0 | 15.0 | 13.0 | 11.0 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Sailing | 10.0 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 2.0 |
| Jet skiing | 10.0 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 2.0 |
| Water skiing | 20.0 | 18.0 | 17.0 | 15.0 | 14.0 | 12.0 | 11.0 | 10.0 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 7.0 |
Table 3.5-10 summarizes the optimum overall boat capacity based on the usable water surface acreage and the boating activity mix identified from the surveys. For the estimate of the boating surface acreage, the available boating surface acreage was assessed based on the 120-foot buffer for motor boating, sailing and jet skiing activity. For the available boating surface area for water skiing, an additional 150-foot buffer was excluded around the perimeter of the lake in order to account for the "no wake" zone, where water skiing activity could not occur. Table 3.5-11 provides the percent capacity of the boat use for Lake Norman on the peak day during the 1999 study period. Lake Norman during the weekday was estimated at 14 percent capacity, during the weekend at 21 percent capacity, and during the peak holiday period at 25 percent capacity for overall boating use.
Table 3.5-10
Lake Norman Boat Carrying Capacity Assessment
| Boat Activity | Usable Acreage | Use Factor | Opt. No. Boats | % Usage | Boat Activity Mix |
Persons/ Boat | Total Users |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing | 31,793 | 5.0 | 6,358 | 23% | 1,462 | 3.14 | 4,590 |
| Canoe/Kayak | 31,793 | 1.5 | 21,195 | 6% | 1,272 | 3.26 | 4,147 |
| Motor Boating | 24,907 | 11.0 | 2,264 | 33% | 747 | 3.90 | 2,913 |
| Sailing | 24,907 | 5.0 | 4,981 | 6% | 299 | 3.36 | 1,005 |
| Jet Skiing | 24,907 | 5.0 | 4,981 | 15% | 747 | 3.85 | 2,877 |
| Water Skiing | 18,730 | 14.0 | 1,338 | 17% | 227 | 4.4 | 999 |
| Total | 100% | 4,754 | 16,531 |
Table 3.5-11
Lake Norman Estimated 1999 Study Period Boat Capacity
| Peak Use | Weekday | % Capacity | Weekend | % Capacity | Holiday | % Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. Boats | 651 | 14% | 981 | 21% | 1,199 | 25% |
The optimum boat carrying capacity assessment provides an assessment of the total surface area available for boating use. To assess the areas of the lakes with higher density of boating use, the general location of boating activity was recorded during the flyovers for each day of aerial coverage. Figure 3.5-3 shows the location of boats during the peak use day, in this case July 4, 1999, for Lake Norman. Figure 3.5-4 shows the boating density on Lake Norman for the peak use day and areas with the greatest clustering of boating activity. Figure 3.5-5 shows the boat density map based on the composite of the five highest boating use days. This figure shows the areas with the most boating use during the peak use days during the study period and provides an assessment of areas with high density boating during this same period.
Based on the boat capacity study in Table 3.5-11, there are no overall crowding problems on Lake Norman. The highest capacity reached was 25% on a holiday weekend. The Peak Use Day Boat Density map, Figure 3.5-4 (for only one day), does show several areas where the boat density is higher than the rest of the lake, but the acres available per boat are adequate for most boating activities. When averaging the five highest boat count days, Figure 3.5-5, there is only one area where boat density is higher than the rest of the lake. For all of the remaining times during the year the boat density levels are low.
Lake Norman Estimated Future Recreational Demand
Table 3.5-12 provides the population projections for the counties within 50-60 miles of Lake Norman. Population projections were conducted for the impact zone using a combination of 1970 - 1990 population data and 2000 and 2010 population projections from U.S. Census Bureau data; these figures were used to make projections for 2030, 2040, and 2050.
Table 3.5-12
Lake Norman Estimated Population Projections for the Impact Zone
| County | 1999 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2030 | 2040 | 2050 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabarrus | 111,064 | 123,404 | 144,126 | 165,168 | 193,710 | 227,183 | 266,441 |
| Catawba | 120,581 | 133,979 | 146,217 | 157,650 | 176,071 | 196,645 | 219,623 |
| Cleveland | 83,358 | 92,620 | 96,803 | 100,034 | 106,779 | 113,979 | 121,664 |
| Davie | 29,402 | 32,669 | 36,116 | 39,072 | 45,301 | 52,524 | 60,898 |
| Gaston | 164,090 | 182,322 | 186,268 | 189,339 | 198,875 | 208,891 | 219,412 |
| Iredell | 103,671 | 115,190 | 133,065 | 150,827 | 174,879 | 202,766 | 235,100 |
| Lincoln | 54,839 | 60,932 | 70,132 | 79,229 | 94,689 | 113,166 | 135,248 |
| Mecklenburg | 583,475 | 648,305 | 776,521 | 776,521 | 1,099,403 | 1,328,519 | 1,605,383 |
| Rowan | 114,836 | 127,595 | 141,998 | 156,886 | 175,339 | 195,962 | 219,012 |
| Total | 1,365,316 | 1,517,016 | 1,731,246 | 1,948,005 | 2,265,046 | 2,639,635 | 3,082,781 |
Table 3.5-13 provides the estimated recreational use for the impact zone through the year 2050. Current use estimates are based on spot counts and responses to surveys. The recreational use projections were estimated by computing the projected population increase for the impact zone and incorporating indexed values for future recreational use for the various activities. The index values for each activity were obtained from "Outdoor Recreation in American Life: A National Assessment of Demand and Supply Trends" (Cordell, 1999). The indices are based on models that incorporate a number of variables, including age structure of the population, income, race, sex, and population density, as well as other explanatory variables. Full model parameters and estimates are available from the author.
Table 3.5-14 shows the estimated absorption percentage for the four major recreation activities that require specific lands and facilities. Picnicking, swimming, camping, and boating are activities that require specific developed facilities. The other activities listed are dispersed activities that can take place at a variety of undeveloped areas. The estimated 1999 use levels are from Table 3.5-13. The estimated demand is based on the impact zone population (population of all counties within 50-60 miles of the lake). The impact zone population is multiplied by the participation rate for the activity, which was obtained from "Emerging Markets for Outdoor Recreation in the United States: Based on the National Survey on Recreation and the Environment" (Cordell et al., 1996). Participation rates are for the South and are similar to 1995 North Carolina and South Carolina SCORP data. Specific participation rates are as follows: swimming, 37.3%; picnicking, 44.8%; camping, 22.4%; and boating, 45.0%. The product of the impact zone population and participation rates are then multiplied by the estimated of number of days of participation for each activity, which were obtained from the 1995 North Carolina SCORP. The 1999 estimated number of participants for each activity was then divided by the 1999 estimated demand to obtain the estimated absorption percentage. Absorption percentage is defined as the percent of total demand for the impact zone that is met by the individual lake.
Table 3.5-15 provides the estimate of the recreational facilities land acreage needed to meet the future recreational demand through the year 2050. The weighted population is the estimated impact zone population multiplied by the participation rate for each activity. The facility standards and estimated acreage needs for the facility class are based on State SCORPS and FERC Guidelines for Outdoor Recreational Facilities. The facility need is the total facility need for the impact zone based on the weighted population and the facility standards. The total facility need is then multiplied by the absorption percentage to determine the facility need for Lake Norman. The acreage needs are then based on the Lake Norman facility need multiplied by per unit acreage needs that are based on State SCORPS and FERC Guidelines for Outdoor Recreation Facilities. For Lake Norman, it is estimated that 66 acres are required to accommodate future recreational facilities demand through the year 2050. This includes 4 acres of beaches, 5 acres of picnic areas, 5 acres of campsites, and 52 acres of boat ramps.
The estimated acreage needs for the reservoir are total usable acreage needs. Usable land acreage at existing developed public recreational facilities can be counted toward meeting these needs. Duke Power sites, county and state parks, and other private and public agencies will meet these needs. There are a number of county parks that are located on lands leased from Duke Power. These areas are not included in the discussion, as Duke Power owned access areas. Duke Power is expected to meet a portion of the future recreational land needs. The entire estimated need will be met by a combination of opportunities from all sources.
At Lake Norman the most frequently identified recreational facility needs mentioned restrooms and swimming areas. Under the AAII two counties have submitted plans for the development of additional recreational facilities at the access areas including restrooms. Lake Norman State Park is in the process of relocating their swimming area to reduce the problems at the old site. In addition, Duke Power will be offering the access areas to non-agency operators for the development of public recreation facilities.
Table 3.5-13
Lake Norman Estimated Future Recreational Use
| Activity | Est. 1999 Rec Use | Rec Use 2010 | Rec Use 2020 | Rec Use 2030 | Rec Use 2040 | Rec Use 2050 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Boating* | 148,779 | 171,277 | 196,146 | 232,025 | 278,691 | 336,675 |
| Boat Fishing* | 163,055 | 200,469 | 240,016 | 290,979 | 342,574 | 395,162 |
| Bank/Pier Fish | 130,775 | 160,782 | 192,500 | 233,373 | 274,754 | 316,931 |
| Lake Swimming | 128,433 | 154,597 | 183,047 | 223,010 | 274,696 | 341,232 |
| Canoeing* | 14,191 | 16,877 | 19,609 | 24,008 | 30,470 | 40,113 |
| Jet Skiing* | 73,671 | 84,812 | 97,126 | 114,892 | 138,000 | 166,712 |
| Kayaking* | 3,393 | 3,907 | 4,473 | 5,290 | 6,401 | 7,898 |
| Tailrace Fishing | 4,319 | 5,310 | 6,357 | 7,707 | 9,074 | 10,467 |
| Sailing* | 31,008 | 35,697 | 40,880 | 48,358 | 58,084 | 70,169 |
| Water Ski/Tubing* | 58,049 | 66,827 | 76,531 | 90,530 | 108,737 | 131,361 |
| Backpacking | 1,234 | 1,677 | 2,228 | 2,991 | 3,909 | 5,049 |
| Hunting | 4,010 | 4,446 | 4,853 | 5,372 | 5,803 | 6,236 |
| Tent/Vehicle Camp | 5,244 | 7,272 | 9,828 | 13,384 | 17,944 | 23,752 |
| Windsurfing | 4,748 | 5,466 | 6,259 | 7,404 | 8,894 | 10,744 |
| Bicycling | 10,797 | 13,622 | 17,016 | 21,755 | 26,275 | 31,467 |
| Picnicking | 42,919 | 53,793 | 66,404 | 84,144 | 106,792 | 135,557 |
| Sightseeing | 43,107 | 55,640 | 70,296 | 90,125 | 115,368 | 146,688 |
| Hiking | 15,666 | 20,806 | 26,851 | 34,964 | 44,445 | 55,479 |
| Wildlife Viewing | 17,087 | 23,106 | 30,725 | 40,466 | 51,271 | 62,626 |
| Using Playgrounds | 8,329 | 10,448 | 12,819 | 16,069 | 20,221 | 25,501 |
| Sub-total * | 492,146 | 579,866 | 674,781 | 806,082 | 962,957 | 1,148,090 |
| Total | 908,814 | 1,096,831 | 1,303,964 | 1,586,846 | 1,922,405 | 2,319,819 |
* Boating activities
Table 3.5-14
Lake Norman Estimated Absorption Percentages for Reservoir
| Activity | Estimated 1999 Participants | Estimated 1999 Demand | Absorption Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 128,433 | 4,231,968 | 3.0% |
| Picnicking | 42,919 | 2,630,144 | 1.6% |
| Camping | 5,244 | 1,024,531 | 0.5% |
| Boating | 492,146 | 3,255,407 | 15.1% |
Table 3.5-15
Lake Norman Estimated Recreational Facility Land Acreage Needs
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activity | Year | Weighted Population | Facility Standard | Facility Need | Facility Class | Lake James Share | Acreage |
| Swimming | 2010 | 645,755 | 1 per 50,000 | 12.92 | beaches | 0.39 | 2.13 |
| 2020 | 726,606 | 1 per 50,000 | 14.53 | beaches | 0.44 | 2.40 | |
| 2030 | 844,862 | 1 per 50,000 | 16.90 | beaches | 0.51 | 2.79 | |
| 2040 | 974,554 | 1 per 50,000 | 19.49 | beaches | 0.59 | 3.25 | |
| 2050 | 1,124,155 | 1 per 50,000 | 22.48 | beaches | 0.69 | 3.79 | |
| Picnicking | 2010 | 775,598 | 1 per 500 | 1,551.20 | tables | 24.82 | 2.48 |
| 2020 | 872,706 | 1 per 500 | 1,745.41 | tables | 27.93 | 2.79 | |
| 2030 | 1,014,741 | 1 per 500 | 2,029.48 | tables | 32.47 | 3.25 | |
| 2040 | 1,170,510 | 1 per 500 | 2,341.02 | tables | 37.84 | 3.78 | |
| 2050 | 1,350,191 | 1 per 500 | 2,700.38 | tables | 44.19 | 4.42 | |
| Camping | 2010 | 387,799 | 6 per 1,000 | 2,326.79 | campsites | 11.63 | 2.91 |
| 2020 | 436,353 | 6 per 1,000 | 2,618.12 | campsites | 13.09 |
3.27 | |
| 2030 | 507,370 | 6 per 1,000 | 3,044.22 | campsites | 15.22 | 3.81 | |
| 2040 | 585,255 | 6 per 1,000 | 3,511.53 | campsites | 17.74 | 4.43 | |
| 2050 | 675,096 | 6 per 1,000 | 4,050.57 | campsites | 20.72 | 5.18 | |
| Boating | 2010 | 779,061 | 1 per 4000 | 194.77 | boat ramps | 29.41 | 29.41 |
| 2020 | 876,602 | 1 per 4000 | 219.15 | boat ramps | 33.09 | 33.09 | |
| 2030 | 1,019,271 | 1 per 4000 | 254.82 | boat ramps | 38.48 | 38.48 | |
| 2040 | 1,175,736 | 1 per 4000 | 293.93 | boat ramps | 44.84 | 44.84 | |
| 2050 | 1,356,219 | 1 per 4000 | 339.05 | boat ramps | 52.37 | 52.37 | |
| Total Acreage for 2050 | 65.76 | ||||||
