I think the biggest issue here is the Lodge constructed and maintains the launch. They built it, they can charge whatever they want.
I'm pretty certain the government punched the road in and built the launch into Paul's camp and the lease he pays gives him zero jurisdiction over that road allowance or the launch. I could be wrong. If that is the case, it's a bit greasy to charge those exorbitant fees isn't it?
This is the exact same scenario as the guys on South Buck (on south end) who jump out the bushes to try and charge you to launch next door to their business when, in fact, the county built, maintains and operates the public launch. Greasy.
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