The water out in the channel of the Forebay, or Foreplay as it's often called, is cool and refreshing. This water stays cool all summer long because it is continuously circulated with the main reservoir to generate electricity. The water along shore is warm, delightful, and perfect for the kids to swim in. The area is extremely clean with plenty of grass-covered rigging areas. The campground along the south shore provides cabanas, grills, and drinking water.
Hot showers are available at other areas of the campground.
There's also a very active windsurfing safety patrol at the Forebay. At any given time, there's at least three to five safety patrol members out on the water. You can't find a friendlier bunch of windsurfers anywhere. The crowd is warm and friendly - kids and dogs abound. Sailing on the main reservoir is permitted, but you should be skilled enough to be able to jibe and you must sail with a buddy.