I am not sure if it's public right there on the actual campground. You would have to call them, but everytime I have tried calling, no one answers....I believe you can go right next to the camp ground where there is an open field with a river type thing and let the dog swim. I see people out there all the time. There are sometimes geese and ducks out there, just a heads up...But look, I DO know for sure if you take the dirt road next to the camp ground (there's a huge sign for the lakes) take the road down to the lakes, just follow it down, continue going right past the graveyard....and then turn left where you see the only turn (don't go straight) the first lake you come to is huge and free to fish and your dog can swim there. People swim there. They have a rope swing with a platform out there. The man that owns the lakes is really nice. Talk to him. :) hope this helps!
Yes there's a fee for using the camping facility for ie fishing, camping, launching a canoe etc.. Yes your dogs are welcome to swim in the river. Fishing fee per person $5.00 There's a fee for camping, canoeing not sure what that is.
Good luck on the calling them
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