Beach Info
Scripps on the Lake is part of the Keatington Beach Association (KBA)! The Association includes Keatington Cedars, Keatington Knolls, Keatington Meadows, Keatington New Town, Keatington Woods, Scripps Lakeview, Scripps on the Lake, Keatington Cedars II and Lochmoor on the Lake. The Keatington Cedars #1 beach is located at the east end of lake Voorheis.
Directions:
Joslyn Road to west on Joslyn Court (south end of Canterbury Village). Joslyn Court turns to dirt road. Follow to clearly marked gated beach entrance located on the left side of the road. Enter and park in the designated area for vehicles. Be prepared to show your beach tag.
Beach Access Cards (BAC)
Each household has two Beach Access Cards assigned to them. These cards belong to the house and are considered the same as house keys in case of a sale or change in renters. The owner in a sale is required to transfer the passes to purchasers and the landlord is responsible to transfer or control the passes between parties. Replacement cost for these cards are $100 each and old cards will be immediately deactivated. You are responsible for the safe keeping of your passes.
These cards are needed to open the electronic gate at the beach entrance for access.
If you have yet to recieve your BAC, contact Bill Maass at 248-391-9898
Basic Rules:
The beach is one of our crown jewels here in Keatington. The following rules and regulations are intended to provide for the enjoyment and safety of all who use the beach. Violations of the rules and/or Keatington Beach Association bylaws may result in the suspension of beach privileges. This is your beach! Let's work together to keep it safe, clean and beautiful.
New Boat Law Effective 2019: click here for more information on this law
-Beach Access Cards (BAC) are needed to open the electronic gate at the beach entrance (2 assigned per household)
-Children under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult member 21 years or older at all times.
-Entrance and Exit through main gate only
-Guests may accompany members who have a BAC. (Maximum five (5) guests per BAC.)
Summer Season
Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend
Beach Hours: 5AM to 10PM daily
Winter Season
November 1st through April 1st
Gate locked and road access closed to vehicles
Equipment and Facilities:
-No fires are permitted on the beach. Please confine cooking fires to the existing barbecue pits or to grills you have brought from home.
-When disposing of hot charcoal, it is imperative that you use ONLY the metal container labeled for this use. DO NOT use the plastic trash containers for charcoal disposal.
-The raft capacity is limited to five (5) adults or 1,000 lbs. Pushing, shoving, rocking, diving or any other rough play is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
-The raft, buoys and safety ropes are not to be removed or tampered with in ANY WAY!
Beach Parties:
A $50 non-refundable rental fee for the pavilion or tent is required at the time of registration.
Checks should be made payable to: Keatington Beach Association.
If you have more than 10 guests, a $50. deposit is required to reserve a date at the beach. You must notify KBA (see contacts page) personnel two weeks prior to the meeting date. Any Repair costs exceeding $50 will be assessed to the KBA member. Registered parties will be assigned three (3) picnic tables.
The deposit is refundable if:
The gathering area is left clean
The beach is free of debris
There is no damage to KBA property.
No beach parties can be registered on the following holidays:
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
If having a party, please carpool!
Beach Registration Contact:
Tom Phillips
(248) 343-9994
Other Reminders:
-No smoking allowed within the beach areas. Smoking is allowed in the parking lot area ONLY)
-No glass containers of any kind are permitted on the beach, boat dock or any surrounding areas.
-No vehicles are permitted in the beach areas. This includes cars, trucks, mini-bike, motorcycles and bicycles.
-No pets are allowed on the beach or surrounding area.
No personal property, including boats, tubes, rafts, canoes, ice shanties, etc., may be stored at the beach overnight either on a temporary or permanent basis. Items so left will be removed at the owner's expense.
Beach Info:
248-343-9994
Police
248-858-4950
Fire
248-373-4600
Emergency
911