Lake Stone Caretaker Reappointed

June 22, 2016

The Escambia County Commission has extended their caretaker agreement for the Lake Stone Campground near Century.

Dennis Keith Cole will continue to manage thee facility for another year, until May 31, 2017.  He  will be  paid $11,400 in 12 equal monthly installments of $950 with housing an utilities provided. Cole was first named Lake Stone caretaker in June 2013.

Lake Stone Campground is a 100-acre campground and boat ramp facility located at 801 West Highway 4 in Century. The campground has 77 campsites for everything from big RV rigs to tents. Lake Stone is the Escambia County’s only facility located on a fresh water lake. The  facilities include a boat ramp , indoor public use pavilion, a playground, showers, restrooms, a fishing pier, security lights, electrical and water hookups, a sewage dump station, picnic areas and the  lake.

The Lake Stone  pavilion or campsites can be reserved by calling  the Lake Stone campground manager at (850) 256-5555 or Escambia County Parks and Recreation at (850) 475-5220.

Since the inception of the Lake Stone Campground, the County has entered into an agreement for on-site caretaker/management services at the facility.

Pictured inset: The Century Area Chamber of Commerce June 2013 Community Pride Award was presented to caretaker Dennis Cole for the Lake Stone Campground. Pictured top and bottom: Lake Stone and the pavilion. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.


Comments

2 Responses to “Lake Stone Caretaker Reappointed”

  1. Puddin on June 22nd, 2016 8:48 am

    He’s a good caretaker. I don’t use Lake Stone often, but have always found it clean and safe.

  2. just sayin on June 22nd, 2016 8:34 am

    Dennis is a fine caretaker. His presence is seen all through out the day every time we camp here.

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