Awhile back, I went to Crawdad Cove and I saw a sign that said "Government Wash". Another mile or so down the road I seem to remember seeing another sign that said the same thing.
So are there two turnoffs to Gov't Wash, or is my memory totally wrong? If there are two, which is the one most people use, best parking, etc. Also, is it the first turnoff after you get on to Northshore Rd? (or 2nd or 3rd)
How about the road itself. Is it anything like that bumpity-bump Crawdad Cove road? My little car cannot take that kind of bouncing around.
Finally, how is the parking? Is it fairly close to the water, or is there a long walk involved? I realize that once you get there you might walk up and down the shoreline hunting for fish, but how is it, say, compared to the 33 Hole? I don't mind a long walk, but I'd prefer it sorta level.
I went to 33 today and don't think I want to make that climb again while the weather's so hot.
Thanks for any replies.
Dennyboy
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I've seen cars on the opposite shoreline where I always go to Government Wash so perhaps there are other roads.
I take the main turn off marked "Goverrnment Wash-Launch Closed" where you drive on an asphalt road until you reach the old launch area with restrooms. If you continue to the right on the dirt road it will lead you to the water's edge. The dirt road itself is better maintained so its not as bad as Crawdad or Boxcar Cove roads.
Stay on the main road until you reach a fork where there is an upgrade (which is a deadend).Go to the left and follow the road until you get near the end. I like to launch to the left area which is a short downhill drive. Its not too bad and I can get my Ford Focus to the shore. Beware that it gets really crowded this time of year with boats and jetskis. Best to get there before sunrise to find a place on the shore.
If you are walking then park at the top and pick an area to follow the shoreline. I launch a kayak so I'm not familar with the paths along the shore.
You will have to explore to find other areas to park. I know I've seen cars parked by the end of the cove on the northwest side. I never had the desire to find other parking areas since I fish from a kayak.
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there is gypsum wash, then government, then 8.0 road, then the boxcar/crawdad cove turn off, but i have never seen a second government wash turn out. yes government wash is a bit better than the crawdad cove run maybe its just a shorter run about a mile to waters edge, i was wondering if crawdad cove road was as rough in a regular car as it is in my lifted bronco, my suspension is super stiff, i lose a filling every time i drive crawdad cove lol j/k. [cool]
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Ive seen people parked so far out on some of the points in LVB, I wonder how the hell they got there.[crazy]
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