The easterly half (more or less) of the island's interior is owned by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust, while the westerly portion of the interior is owned by the Rattlesnake Island Association.
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Access to the Rattlesnake Island Preserve is ONLY allowed when the dock is staffed by LRCT personnel. ANY access that occurs when Personnel is not present at the dock would be trespassing, and this restriction is enforceable by law.
Frackelton and sixty-five other investors re-purchased the island in 1999. Today, Rattlesnake Island is accessible only to the 65 members of the Rattlesnake Island Club. There are currently only about fifteen private and exclusive lots on the island. Sale of property on the island is controlled by the island club.
It is one of several islands known as the Lake Erie Islands. The name Rattlesnake comes from the actual rattlesnakes that formerly inhabited the island, ( and supposedly also from the overall shape of the island — two small islets near the northern tip were said to resemble a rattlesnake's rattle).
A Very Private ResortAn oasis amongst a chaotic world, Rattlesnake Island is a peaceful and private retreat where members can spend their summers swimming, sunning and boating.
No camping is allowed at Rattlesnake Lake. No open fires are allowed at Rattlesnake Lake. No motor boats are allowed at Rattlesnake Lake. Swimming is allowed, but no lifeguards are on duty.
Military Significance. The island provides a permanent platform from which to conduct military operations over a 600-km2 area. This includes the Ukrainian shores to the north as well as the Romanian east coast, extending to Varna in Bulgaria and past Bucharest to southern Romania.