Rohr Jacobs Lake

We used to go here every summer, when we were kids. Do any of you have any info on whether or not this place is still in operation? If so, what is it like now? Our next family reunion is going to be in the Hays area, and I thought it would be a good place to have it, if it's still open.

Okay, I google mapped it, and it looks to be nearly dry. Is that accurate?

looks like rain today

Gee, thanks.

Sorry Suzyr, I never heard of Rohr Jacobs Lake. Where near Hays was it?

SW of Antonino.

used to be a membership little mudhole pond and picnic table

Didn't Kraus buy it?

I find it hard to believe any pond is dry right now. Kraus may own it, I can find out easy enough. My dad paid $100 a year membership back in the early 70's for that place.

Ratzilla wrote:

I find it hard to believe any pond is dry right now. Kraus may own it, I can find out easy enough. My dad paid $100 a year membership back in the early 70's for that place.

That's the timeframe that we went, early thru mid 70's. I think that was what my mom said they paid, too.

WOW... JUSTOO...

Where on gods green earth do you come up with ALL of your inaccurate info... HOLY COW!!!! The Rohr family still owns rohr-jacobs lake.

DO you just "have it in for" the Kraus'???

OH I AM SORRY... I forgot that if JUSTOO writes it on here....then it MUST be FACT!!!! RIGHT?????

The more I read what Justoo writes convinces me more and more that ANYTHING he says is all just...

I mean REALLY...... Do you sit up all night dreaming up these things????

geez upfront,maybe it was a mistake!!geez upfront,do you have it in for justoo???

get over it.

Maybe upfront is a wind farm supporter and is angry

Maybe upfront is upfront, and can't help from being upfront.

shaddup nitro!!!

nanny nanny boo boo

isn't it past your bedtime????

wilkykav2 wrote:

isn't it past your bedtime????

Yes, ma'am....

goodnight!!!

Looks like a Druid stomping his foot.

a long time ago it was known as wann-madden lake

Upfront, If you will look closely you will see it was a question. I did not state it as fact. I enquired as to the possibility.
You have posted on only two threads. This being one of them. You have asked me questions and I have tried to answer them without being vitriolic.

I can only ask you to show me the same respect I show you. Just because we are on opposite sides of an issue should not make us enemies. And just because you perceive me to be wrong on one issue does not make me wrong on everything I state. You are not required, nor even expected, to agree with me on anything. But I do expect a minimum of respect.

Thanks for hijacking this thread! Geez...

I won't gripe (seriously, anyway), I'm as guilty as the next person.

So, no one has current info?

Thanks, anyway.

I think there may have been a small amount of information given in an earlier post when someone was being "upfront" with their anger issues.

suzyr wrote:

So, no one has current info?

Thanks, anyway.

I'll check it suzy. Get back to you later. upfront says Rohr still owns it.

Well, I did see that, but I don't know if that was stated only to try to discredit justoo, or if it is accurate.

If the place is just a mud hole now, we'll figure something else out. There's plenty of time. We just want something close to (or in) Hays, so our mom doesn't have to do any more traveling than necessary.

check your messages suzyr

Got it! Thanks, Jess!

suzyr wrote:

Well, I did see that, but I don't know if that was stated only to try to discredit justoo, or if it is accurate.

If the place is just a mud hole now, we'll figure something else out. There's plenty of time. We just want something close to (or in) Hays, so our mom doesn't have to do any more traveling than necessary.

Try the beautiful Lake Wilson

I believe it is still in operation. I am not sure who operates it or how to call them but if you go on the blacktop south of Ellis to the Antonino road and then turn east, drive to the first intersection that allows you to turn back south, you can't miss it. Last time I was our there they had a sign up offering membership etc..

Charle Rohr (one of the zoning board members) owns it. His phone number is in the book.

I know there is also a spot at Cedar Bluff Lake that is a nice place to have a family reunion. Just call the Cedar Bluff Lake (Ellis Phone Book) and ask for the number of the ones that have the Hooper Building and a Bunkhouse on the North Shore. We have used this place for our family reunion and it is reasonalby priced. It will sleep about 50 people (dorm-style bunk beds). It has a kitchen bathroom, showers... It is worth looking into.

suzyr wrote:

If the place is just a mud hole now, we'll figure something else out. There's plenty of time.

Funny you said that. I was just thinking how Masseys Mudhole could be a trip back in time for you if it still existed.

The creekside, or "lakeside" campground as they like to call it by the dam in Ellis is pretty decent and has RV hookups, bathrooms, showers, etc., with a store, alcohol, and gas within a mile. And Ellis allows Sunday Liquor sales.

Ratzilla wrote:

suzyr wrote:

If the place is just a mud hole now, we'll figure something else out. There's plenty of time.

Funny you said that. I was just thinking how Masseys Mudhole could be a trip back in time for you if it still existed.

Yeah, me too, as I typed that.

Masseys wasn't so bad if you avoided the logs. But the Ellis creekside camp really is decent and necessities are nearby. A few good fish have been caught there too. There's a big open area on the South side of it and that part of town is excellent on July 4th because of all the family fireworks displays.

Hmmm, Is it appropriate for belly flop contests?

There's a fishing dock, and platform much like that photo with deep enough water, but beware the fish hooks under the platform. A few hundred yards to the west, kids have put up a rope by a fallen tree where the water is also deep enough but it's kinda off the path a little. And Ellis does have a public pool too that I'm sure would do fine for belly flops with a public park right beside it.

Everytime I drive by the Ellis pool there is hardle anyone there, it would be a great place to go and will support them as well

The pics online make it appear to be similar to Wilson Pool.

Crowds only get real heavy at the pool on the extra hot days. Lots of the teens, and the adults who go with their kids go to Hays now.

the less the better for me

That's a definite possibility. I'll have to run it by the matriarch.