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Sugar River Adventures
Rockton, IL

Sugar River Adventures Rockton, ILSugar River Adventures Rockton, ILSugar River Adventures Rockton, IL

Sugar River Adventures
Rockton, IL

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    • Online Store
    • FAQ's
    • Tubes
    • Kayaks
    • The Experience
      • Kayaking Experience
      • Tubing Experience
    • Waiver Form
    • Essentials
    • Contact
    • Careers
  • Home
  • Online Store
  • FAQ's
  • Tubes
  • Kayaks
  • The Experience
    • Kayaking Experience
    • Tubing Experience
  • Waiver Form
  • Essentials
  • Contact
  • Careers

FAQ's

  • Purchase tickets and Sign all waiver forms for each person prior to Check In.
  • All ticket sales are paid in advance through our online store.  www.SugarRiverAdventures.com
  • All waiver forms must be completed in advance online.  https://www.waiverfile.com/b/SugarRiverAdventuresLLC/Waiver.aspx
  • Reservations are required for all kayak rentals and please call to confirm details 815-629-2020
  • Check In for weekend tubing at Colored Sands Forest Preserve
  • Weekend Check In Address:   10701 Yale Bridge Rd. - Durand, IL
  • Check in Times.  9:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Launch Times.  No later than 3:30 pm.
  • Be off the river by 5:00 p.m.  Thank You!!
  • Weekend Tubing.  No reservations required for tubes during weekends (Saturday & Sunday) or holidays.  If your purchased a ticket for a tube rental we will have a tube available.
  • Shuttle.  "We Will Help You Park Your Vehicle!"  On weekends (Saturday and Sundays) and holidays we provide shuttle transportation to our customers.  No additional fee is charged for shuttle transportation if a weekend tube of kayak rental is purchased.  Shuttle will transport vehicle drivers only.
  • Campground Shuttle  If you are camping at the Sugar River Forest Preserve on weekends (Saturday & Sunday) or holidays we will provide pick up and drop off shuttle services between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 pm.
  • Rain Checks.  If you purchase a ticket and are unable to use it due to weather conditions or unable to attend we will keep your reservation open or issue a rain check coupon to be used another day.
  • Return Policy  "All sales final.  If you are unable to attend for any reason we will leave your reservation open to be used on a future date.  We may also issue a coupon or gift card for future use"
  • Large Group Reservations.  Large groups are welcome and please call to confirm details 815-629-2020.
  • Weekday Tubing and Kayak (Monday - Friday) group outing reservations are scheduled by phone and invoiced in advance.  Call 815-629-2020
  • Protect Your Feet.  Water shoes or sneakers should be worn at all times.
  • Protect Your Phone.  Phone Dry Bags are available for purchase through our online store.
  • Protect Your Keys.  Vehicle keys should be stored in a safe place.  Do not take your keys down the river.
  • Float Distance.  For tube rentals is 1.5 miles and takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • US Coast Guard approved life jackets should be used at all times.
  • One standard adult sized Life jackets will be provided with each rental
  • For smaller children please ensure you bring your own properly fitted life jacket
  • Illinois state law requires all children under the age of 13 wear a US Coast Guard approved life jacket at all times.
  • Age 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • No Glass.  No glass bottles or containers of any kind on the river!
  • No Styrofoam.  No Styrofoam coolers on the river.
  • No pets.  No pets allowed on equipment rentals.
  • Parking.  Please check in with us first at your designated check in point before parking at Sugar River Forest Preserve.
  • Rest Rooms  Outdoor outhouse restrooms are available.
  • We are open on weekends and holidays unless severe weather is in the forecast or if the river is running at unsafe levels.
  • Sugar River Adventures will only transport our rental equipment (tubes & kayaks).
  • We utilize public launches and rent tubes and kayaks for personal use. 
  • People are allowed to bring their own personal watercraft (tubes, kayaks, etc.) to launch from public launches.
  • River Tube & Kayak Weight Restriction  300 lbs.
  • River Water Depth  3 inches to over 8 feet deep.
  • Thank you for your business!

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