Good to Know Info

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DON'T BE Up the Creek WITHOUT A PADDLE, AND OTHER GOOD INFORMATION

Sugar Creek has a "carry-in, carry-out" policy for trash. Trash bags available at the office. DO NOT LITTER. Fines of $500 or more for littering Sugar Creek.

No styrofoam coolers or glass containers allowed on Sugar Creek.

ALCOHOL

Limited amount of alcohol allowed on trips. Public intoxication and under-age drinking will not be permitted and laws will be enforced. Sections of Sugar Creek are subject to state park regulations. Alcohol limit: 3 per person.

  • Alcohol policy agreement must be signed by all participants.
  • Additional $50 deposit and credit card number required when taking alcohol on the trips.
  • No profanity or rude behavior allowed.
  • We reserve the right to refuse service.
  • No swimming allowed in boundaries of Turkey Run and Shades State Parks.
  • Do not trespass onto private property.
  • Be courteous and respectful to others.
  • Be responsible for your equipment.
  • Be knowledgeable of your trip pick-up location and times.
  • Avoid sunburn. Use sunscreen and wear sunglasses.
  • Wear "creek" shoes.
  • Do not take keys or valuables on your trip. Keys may be checked in for safe-keeping.

Sugar Valley takes cash, checks or credit cards for payment of rental fees but deposits must be paid in cash or check (since they are usually returned at the end of trip)

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations must be called in 5 days before date for deposit return. We run Rain or Shine. Cancelled trips due to high water will be refunded.

DEPOSIT REQUIRED

Additional deposit ($20 minimum or $5 per canoe/kayak) required. Lost deposit and additional fees charged for missing your pick-up time. Lost deposit and additional fees charged for lost, destroyed, abandoned or lodged equip.

ARRIVAL

Arrive 30 minutes prior to departure time.

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