The beach area has sand. You can have pop up shades and tents. Then there is a grass area with many trees for shade. You can have towels, blankets, or folding chairs. There are picnic tables with BBQs higher up, but it's not near the water.
Get in where you fit in. But get there early to wait in line. They don't fill the place to even half capacity on some days. You could end up waiting in line just to get turned around or you'll literally spend all day counting people leaving to see when you can go in next. Oh and they go through your coolers and stuff prior to entry.
Bring your own chairs or blanket
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