Smithville Lake Review
Smithville Lake is a 7,200 acre lake and has more than 175 miles of shoreline. Located just 45 minutes from home, there are several recreational opportunities available to the outdoor enthusiast that include: 2 swim beaches, 777 campsites, reservable shelters, 2 full service marinas including boat rentals, 1 sailboat only marina, dockside restaurant, 2 public 18-hole golf courses within the Paradise Pointe Golf Complex, 4 disc golf courses, great fishing whether from shore or by boat, 25 miles of walking/biking trails, 11 miles of single-track mountain biking trails, 26 miles of equestrian trails, home to Kansas City Trapshooters Association, public hunting that includes managed goose hunts as well as youth and ADA white-tail deer and wild turkey hunts, and an aggressive 2,300 acre native grassland revitalization project.
Camp Branch Marina
The Camp Branch Marina Store has fishing boats and pontoon boats for rent. It also offers: boating accessories, life jackets, swim flags, batteries, fishing tackle, bait, ice, snacks, drinks, fuel, fishing and hunting licenses. Covered overnight boat slips are available along with 212 covered boat slips that can be leased in 6 month increments.
Camp Branch is located near the swimming beach, Camp Branch Campground, boat ramps, walking trails, trapshooting park and picnic sites.
Paradise Pointe Marina
Located in Little Platte Park, the Paradise Pointe Marina Store is now operated by Clay County Parks.
The following items will be offered at the marina store this year: boating accessories, life jackets, swim flags, batteries, fishing tackle, bait, ice, fuel, snacks, drinks and much more. Overnight boat slips are available along with 240 covered boat slips and 29 uncovered boat slips that can be leased in 6 month increments.
Paradise Pointe Marina is located near the swimming beach, boat ramps, walking trails, picnic sites, playground, historic Woodhenge and Akers Cemetary, disc golf courses, and Paradise Pointe Golf Complex.
Sailboat Cove
Sailboat Cove is utilized by sailors, picnickers, sightseers and fishermen. With the exception of the docks, mooring buoys and dry storage facility, the area is open to the public. The Day Sail area of Sailboat Cove is an excellent place for launching catamarans, small sail boats and wind surfing. There are picnic tables and grills as well as access to walking trails nearby. Large sail boats must use the ramp north of the parking lot which is specially designed for them. There is also a restroom and shower facility that is open year round. Sailboat Cove is also home to the Paradise Point Yacht Club who I believe control the docks and mooring balls in the cove. The people we met on our 2016 excursion were very friendly and polite.
Smithville Lake is a 7,200 acre lake and has more than 175 miles of shoreline. Located just 45 minutes from home, there are several recreational opportunities available to the outdoor enthusiast that include: 2 swim beaches, 777 campsites, reservable shelters, 2 full service marinas including boat rentals, 1 sailboat only marina, dockside restaurant, 2 public 18-hole golf courses within the Paradise Pointe Golf Complex, 4 disc golf courses, great fishing whether from shore or by boat, 25 miles of walking/biking trails, 11 miles of single-track mountain biking trails, 26 miles of equestrian trails, home to Kansas City Trapshooters Association, public hunting that includes managed goose hunts as well as youth and ADA white-tail deer and wild turkey hunts, and an aggressive 2,300 acre native grassland revitalization project.
Camp Branch Marina
The Camp Branch Marina Store has fishing boats and pontoon boats for rent. It also offers: boating accessories, life jackets, swim flags, batteries, fishing tackle, bait, ice, snacks, drinks, fuel, fishing and hunting licenses. Covered overnight boat slips are available along with 212 covered boat slips that can be leased in 6 month increments.
Camp Branch is located near the swimming beach, Camp Branch Campground, boat ramps, walking trails, trapshooting park and picnic sites.
Paradise Pointe Marina
Located in Little Platte Park, the Paradise Pointe Marina Store is now operated by Clay County Parks.
The following items will be offered at the marina store this year: boating accessories, life jackets, swim flags, batteries, fishing tackle, bait, ice, fuel, snacks, drinks and much more. Overnight boat slips are available along with 240 covered boat slips and 29 uncovered boat slips that can be leased in 6 month increments.
Paradise Pointe Marina is located near the swimming beach, boat ramps, walking trails, picnic sites, playground, historic Woodhenge and Akers Cemetary, disc golf courses, and Paradise Pointe Golf Complex.
Sailboat Cove
Sailboat Cove is utilized by sailors, picnickers, sightseers and fishermen. With the exception of the docks, mooring buoys and dry storage facility, the area is open to the public. The Day Sail area of Sailboat Cove is an excellent place for launching catamarans, small sail boats and wind surfing. There are picnic tables and grills as well as access to walking trails nearby. Large sail boats must use the ramp north of the parking lot which is specially designed for them. There is also a restroom and shower facility that is open year round. Sailboat Cove is also home to the Paradise Point Yacht Club who I believe control the docks and mooring balls in the cove. The people we met on our 2016 excursion were very friendly and polite.