Christopher Mercado

Review of Sugar Creek Campground & Canoe...

Just got back from overnight camping trip and cano...

Just got back from overnight camping trip and canoeing with my son and father-in-law. Great place. Primitive campsite #1 was clean and well situated right next to Sugar Creek. Took us about 30 seconds to walk down to the beach for some evening fishing. Lots of catfish, bass, and carp. Also, two stocked fishing ponds for catch and release. Clean restrooms and showers, a basketball court, and two big dumpsters for throwing away trash. Also, the office had ice, firewood, and worms for fishing, among other things that you might need and not want to head out to town for.

Water in the creek was low (apparently this is normal for August, but we didn't know ahead of time), so while canoeing we dragged bottom in a few places and had to get out and move the canoe. There were also 3 of us in the canoe, so I'm sure this made it worse. Even still, canoeing was fun - a lot of great views, clear water (you could see the fish swimming right next to the canoe), and some fun rapids and other obstacles to make it interesting. You can take as long as you like. We stopped about 3 times to have some snacks and explore, and we finished our 5 mile trip at about 4.5 hours. At the end, just pull your canoe and gear up on the beach and walk 5 minutes to the office to pick up your ID.

Julie was extremely helpful with setting up our reservation, since I had to make some last minute changes. Very friendly and helpful staff. Couldn't have asked for a better time.