The marine is gone at this time. But the boat launch is open to the public. There is a small convenience store and gas is available. There were about a dozen boats already launched, and several more were coming in. There was no wait time to launch. Shore fishing was popular, and there were 30 or more anglers spread about. Of note, the launch ramp is very steep. Much sharper angle than most and 4x4 vehicles are highly recommended.
Why would the park service be angry that someone built new access to recreational boaters and fisherman at Echo Bay for FREE! This is a public lake, and the National Park system is charging to go in there. The publics policies should rule. Not some wanna-be in charge bureaucrat's rules. There is nothing in that desert area for them to protect. That's an excuse. If bureaucrats hadn't made it so darn difficult to get permission to do something for the public for free, people would ask permission. It has to be simple or people aren't going to do it.
