Dickson Valley Camping & Activities
New for 2008!!! Rolling on the River has partnered with nearby Dickson Valley Camp to provide campsites and activities for our cyclists the weekend of August 16th. Primitive tent camping will cost $25 per tent per night (Friday, August 15th and/or Saturday, August 16th, 2008). Fee includes:
- Tent site
- Hot showers
- Restrooms
- Group fire ring and firewood
- and wide variety of activities including indoor climbing wall, water slide and pond swimming, archery, canoeing, hiking, challenge course.
- Meals $5 per adult, $2.50/child (ages 5-10), children 4 and under eat free.
Day Pass for those not staying at Dickson Valley. As a registrant of Rolling on the River, you can still take part in the activites at Dickson Valley even if you are not camping there. A day pass is available for Sunday for $10/adult and $5/child. To sign up for camping activities or meals at Dickson Valley, indicate on your registration form. Do not contact Dickson Valley directly. For additional information contact Marise at 217.429.1870.
Activity Schedule for Rolling on the River Guests:
Activities FREE for those staying at Dickson Valley.
Saturday, August 16, 2008:
- Mini Golf, Frisbee Golf, Basketball, Volleyball, trail hiking, obstacle course (adult supervision required),
- 3:30 to 5:15 pm: Lake Time (pond swimming, paddleboats, waterslide)
- 6:30 to 8:00 pm: Climbing Wall
- 7:30 pm through evening: Bonfire
- 8:00 pm: Hayride
Sunday, August 17, 2008:
- 8:45 to 10am Archery (with adult supervision)
- 9 to 11am Canoeing I on Fox River (put in Silver Springs, take out Dickson Valley; 2 hr round trip); pre-registration required
- 10 am to 12:15 pm Lake Time
- 1 to 3 pm Canoeing II on Fox River (identical to first trip)
Dickson Valley Weekend Meal Schedule
- Breakfast 8 am
- Lunch 12:30 pm
- Dinner 5:30 pm
Meals are prepared by professional chef and served buffet style. Please be at dining hall at meal start time. Vegetarian options may be available. Breakfast is cold cereal, fruit, meat and other entree (e.g. French toast, pancakes or other), coffee, juice, milk, tea. Lunch includes a salad bar, sandwich, veggie side and fruit side as well as drinks. Dinner includes a salad bar, main entree, side, desert and drinks. Advanced reservations required through Rolling on the River. All campers eligible to purchase meals ($5 per adult, $2.50 per child) at time of registration.
To sign up for camping activities or meals at Dickson Valley, indicate on your registration form. Do not contact Dickson Valley directly. For additional information contact Marise at 217.429.1870.
RV Camping
Yogi Bear Jellystone Park Camp-Resort
In nearby Millbrook. For more information, call 800.438.9644. http://www.jellystonechicago.com/
Full Hookup Sites: Rates are based on 2 adults and your children, 1 camping unit and 1 car. Extra tent for your children is $14.00 per night, extra car is $2.00 per night
Amenities:
- 30 Amp Service
- 50 Amp Service
- Back-in Site
- Big Rig Site
- Fire Ring
- Paved Pad
- Paved Patio
- Picnic Table
- Pull-Thru Site
From I-80: Westbound:19 miles North on Rt. 47, then 6 miles West on Rt 71 then 1 1/2 miles N on Millbrook Road. Eastbound: 19 miles northeast on Rt. 71, then 1 1/2 miles north on Millbrook Road.
From I-88: Westbound: Exit Rt. 56 (Sugar Grove), 4 1/2 miles to Rt. 47 South (Sugar Grove), then 14 miles south on Rt. 47, then 6 miles west on Rt. 71, then 1 1/2 miles north on Millbrook Road. Eastbound: Exit Rt 47 south (Sugar Grove), then 19 miles south on Rt 47, then 6 miles west on Rt. 71, then 1 1/2 miles north on Millbrook Road.
From I-55: Southbound: Exit Rt. 126, go 15 west on Rt. 126 to Rt. 71, then 7 miles west on Rt. 71 to Millbrook Road, then 1 1/2 miles north to park entrance. Northbound: Exit Rt 30 north, go 3 miles to Lockport St. , turn left. Merges with Rt. 126. Rt 126 west 11 miles to Rt. 71, west 7 miles to Millbrook Road. 1 1/2 miles north to park entrance.
