Our goal is to keep Dads & Lads safe, fun, and family-friendly for everyone. Please review the rules below before the trip.

River Safety

  • All children 12 years old and younger must wear a life vest on the river.

  • No glass bottles allowed on the river.

  • No Styrofoam allowed on the river.

  • Do not litter on the river.

  • Please be respectful on the river. No swearing, please.

Campground Rules

  • Please respect campground owners, staff, and fellow campers.

  • No drinking and driving in the campground.

  • Quiet hours begin at 11:00 PM.

  • 5 MPH speed limit throughout the property.

  • Wristbands must be worn all weekend or additional nightly camping fees may apply.

Transportation

  • Only empty squirt guns are allowed on the bus.

Firewood Policy

  • To help keep costs down, firewood will not be provided by Dads & Lads.

  • Firewood may be purchased from the campground.

  • No outside firewood permitted due to local regulations. Violators may be subject to a $500 fine.

Event Information

  • Payment for next year’s trip is due the first weekend in June.

  • Dads & Lads always takes place the weekend after Father’s Day.

  • 50/50 raffle tickets available Friday and Saturday night. See Gary Stange for details.

ADDITIONAL FEES:

CANOERS & KAYAKERS RETURNING AFTER 8:00 PM WILL BE CHARGED A LATE FEE

Lost or torn cushions/life jackets..........................................……………………....$20.00

Lost/broken paddles (canoe or kayak)...................$60.00

Tube ruined (beyond repair)...........................………..........$50.00

Damaged canoe or kayak...................$500.00

*Fees may vary, see campground for latest fee schedule*