How It Works

Purchase your tickets online and electronically sign waiver forms in advance.

Please contact us with any questions on Facebook Messenger or call 815-629-2020.

Reservations for River Tubes are not required on weekends and holidays.

Please contact us to make reservations for Kayaks. You can also speak with our team to book kayak reservations within the launch time hours of operation.

Reservations for group outings and special occasions can also be scheduled for River Tubes and Kayaks in advance during weekdays.

Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays:

Launch Hours: 9:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m.
Everyone needs to be off the water by 5:00 p.m.

Rates

Tubes - Weekend Rates

$16.50 per Person

$10.50 per Companion Tube (cooler tube)

*Rates vary during holiday weekends and for weekday group reservations.

Kayaks

Kayak rates based on rental time and type of kayak rented.

4 Hour Rental: $50.00

*All payments need to be made in advance. No cash payments will be allowed at check in.

Purchase Tickets

Sign Your Waiver Forms

Each participant electronically sign waiver form prior to arriving on site.

Age 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult

Waiver Forms must be electronically signed before kayaks or tubes are issued..

Waiver Form - Electronic Signature

Create Your Special Group Event

Call today to plan your event. Phone: (815) 629-2020

Group Tubing and Kayaking adventures are scheduled, invoiced, and paid in advance.

*Tubing rates vary for weekday group reservations.

All payments completed in advance through electronic invoices.

No cash or check payments will be accepted in person the day of your reservation at any time.

Hours of Operation

Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays:

Launch Hours: 9:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m.

Everyone needs to be off the water by 5:00 p.m.

Select appointment available during weekdays.

Shuttle Service & Parking

For kayaking adventures we will transport you either to your water entrance or exit destination. (5 person limit).

Email: reservations@sugarriveradventures.com

For weekend and holiday tubing our shuttle will transport designated vehicle drivers from Sugar River Forest Preserve to Colored Sands Forest Preserve-Yale Bridge Road. Shuttle times estimated every 20 minutes.

Kayak adventure parking will vary based on your reservation details.