Lee Lake Campground Activity Schedule 2025
*These activities are subject to changes, cancellations, or re-scheduling at any time*
*These are only the campground-sponsored activities; campers are welcomed and encouraged to organize their own activities as well—just check with us to avoid scheduling conflicts, and to reserve your space and have it prepped*
May 1: Campground opens for the year at 9 a.m. Stop into the lodge and fill out paperwork on first stop at the campground beginning May 1. All paperwork must be completed by May 15 at the latest. If you are not going to be here prior to May 15, contact us ASAP for other arrangements. Lodge will be open extra weekday hours from May 1-8 to accommodate this.
May 17: 6 p.m. — Our “Welcome Back Feed” will be held in the Picnic Shelter. The meal will be announced the week prior.
May 23-25: Memorial Day Weekend
Friday (23rd)— Dusk: A Golf Cart Drive-In Movie will take place outside the Event Center (in the case of rain, the movie will be played inside). Concessions available in lodge. Movie TBA.
Saturday (24th)— 11 a.m.: Rock Painting will take place in the picnic shelter. Campers of all ages are invited to attend! You can either keep your creations, or hide them around the campground for others to find.
1 p.m.: Watercraft races will be held at the boat launch. Kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, and paddle boards are all welcomed. We will give out medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
8 - 11 p.m.: Our first dance of the year! This will be in the Event Center. Please come in your most patriotic attire, to honor our fallen servicemen and women.
Sunday (25th)— 10 a.m.: Volunteers needed for Highway Ditch Clean-Up. A great opportunity to teach kids about serving our communities, help the environment, meet other campers, or just do some good in the world. Free lunch will be provided for the volunteers afterwards. Meet at the flagpole just before 10.
Dusk: A Community Bonfire will take place at dusk, in the valley near the new-build campsites. Ask us if you aren’t sure where to go!
June 7: 4 p.m.— Fairy Garden Crafting (with succulents) in the Picnic Shelter. All ages welcomed!
7 p.m.: Trivia in the Event Center!
June 21: 6 p.m.— Charcuterie Potluck in the Picnic Shelter! Craft your own charcuterie board, or just bring along your choice of fixings (crackers, pickles, meats, cheeses, veggies, fruits), cider, grape juice, or wine.
June 28: 8-11 p.m.— Karaoke Night in the Event Center!
July 4-6: Independence Day Weekend
*It is very important to abide by our rules regarding private firework use. The only designated area for fireworks is the green space. They may not be set off in roadways, near units, boats, or the lake. Fireworks must also be MN legal to be used here*
Friday (4th)— Dusk: Our fireworks show will take place at the green space (grassy area near main playground). Please plan accordingly with pets and small children; it will be loud!
Saturday (5th)— 10:30 a.m.: Brunch potluck will take place in the Event Center. Bloody Mary/Caesar Bar will be provided.
6 p.m.: The Golf Cart Parade. Decorate your cart to the best of your abilities! Please start lining up outside the lodge at 5:40. Judging will take place at 5:55, and prizes will be given out for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, as well as Funniest, Most Patriotic, and Most Creative. We will begin our drive through the campground right at 6. Feel free to join or just watch.
8-11 p.m.: Redneck-Themed Dance & Games at the Event Center! Come dressed in your silliest backwoods get-up.
Sunday (6th)— 10 a.m.: 5K Color Fun Run/Walk! Please meet at the front of the lodge 10 minutes prior. Runners, walkers, and strollers all welcome!
4 p.m.: Join us at the Picnic Shelter to make homemade ice cream in a bag!
Dusk: A Community Bonfire will take place at dusk, in the valley near the new-build campsites. Ask us if you aren’t sure where to go!
July 12: 7 p.m.— Music Bingo in the Event Center!
July 25 & 26: Christmas in July
All Weekend: We welcome and encourage campers to decorate their sites for Christmas, and keep the decor up all weekend! We do have a judged decorating contest on Saturday night, but it’s fun for all campers to see Christmas spirit.
Friday (25th)— Dusk: A Christmas-Themed Golf Cart Drive-In Movie will take place outside the Event Center (in the case of rain, the movie will be played inside). Concessions available in lodge. Movie TBA.
Saturday (26th)— 11 a.m.: Cookie decorating and ornament crafting will take place in the lodge.
1 p.m.: “Frosty the Sandman” building contest at the volleyball court.
Dusk: Feel free to take a self-guided tour through the campground for the Holiday Light Drive! Cast your vote in the lodge the next morning for your favorite Christmas decor. The top 3 get a prize!
9-11 p.m.: Christmas Karaoke in the Event Center. Feel free to come in festive clothing/ugly t-shirts!
August 9: Dark— Moonlight kayaking! Meet at the campground boat launch at dark for some kayaking (or canoeing, rowing, paddle boating, or paddle boarding) under the full moon. Glow sticks will be provided, but lighting (attached to your watercraft, or even just a headlamp or flashlight) is recommended.
August 16: Adventure Day
All Day— Stop into the lodge for the first clue for a scavenger hunt! Choose between 3 difficulty levels. If you can solve it, you will win a prize!
11 a.m.— We will have kids’ imaginary play & crafts in the picnic shelter. Do you want to be a princess, a pirate, a dinosaur, a ghost, or something else? We will have a variety of crafts & dress-up items to choose from, but it’s all about kids finding their creativity!
1 p.m.— Fossil dig & obstacle course at the main playground.
2 p.m. — Wet & Wild Afternoon! Join us for a giant tarp slip n’ slide on the hill behind the picnic shelter. We will also have water guns for water gun wars; feel free to bring your own, too!
August 22 & 23: Halloween
All Weekend: Just like our Christmas event, campers are encouraged to decorate their lots for the holiday! If you are handing out candy for trick-or-treaters, please grab a “pumpkin” at the lodge at any time this weekend to display in your window or on your door.
All Weekend: Take the time to walk or golf cart cruise down our spooky, haunted trails, especially at night! These trails will be marked with signage.
Friday (22nd)— Dusk: A Halloween-Themed Golf Cart Drive-In Movie will take place outside the Event Center (in the case of rain, the movie will be played inside). Concessions available in lodge. Movie TBA.
Saturday (23rd)— 4 p.m.: Halloween train barrel rides will start at the flagpole. Wear your costumes to show off to the campground!
5 p.m.: Trick-or-treating begins! Any site with a pumpkin picture in their window is participating in handing out candy. Make sure to also stop for treats at the Lodge.
8-11 p.m.: We will have a costume party dance & Halloween games set up at the Event Center!
August 29-September 1st: Labor Day Weekend
Friday (29th)— Dusk: We will be having our last Golf Cart Drive-In movie of the year outside the Event Center. Concessions available in lodge. Movie TBA.
Saturday (30th)— 9:30 a.m.: Volunteers needed to husk corncobs outside the lodge.
1 p.m.: Corncob Feed & Soup Cook-Off! This will take place in the picnic shelter. Please have your soup cooked and ready to be judged; all soup entries must be in by 12:55. Several prizes will be given out! All are welcome to put in their own soup entry, or to come taste test and judge for the “People’s Choice” Award! Everyone is welcome to both try soup and/or grab some fresh, locally grown corn-on-the-cob.
5 p.m.: A Painting Party will take place in the picnic shelter. Canvas, sketch paper, stencils, paints, and colored pencils will be available for anyone that wants to come explore their creative side in the great outdoors.
Dusk: A Community Bonfire will take place at dusk, in the valley near the new-build campsites. Ask us if you aren’t sure where to go!
Sunday (31st)— 8-11 p.m.: Final Karaoke/Dance Party will take place at the Event Center. Let’s toast to another year well-spent with good company at the lake!
Monday (1st)— 10 a.m.: Volunteers needed for Highway Ditch Clean-Up. A great opportunity to teach kids about serving our communities, help the environment, meet other campers, or just do some good in the world. Free lunch will be provided for the volunteers afterwards. Meet at the flagpole just before 10.
September 6: 1 p.m.— An American-Themed Potluck (Burgers, Brats, Chips, Salads, Watermelon, Pie, etc.) will take place at the Picnic Shelter.
September 13: We will be hosting our Farewell Feed a little earlier this year, in hopes that more people can make it! Thank you for another fantastic season. This will take place in either the Picnic Shelter or Event Center at 6 p.m., pending weather conditions. Meal TBA the week prior.
September 30: Campground closes for the season at 9 p.m.