Activity Schedule 2026
Lee Lake Campground
*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*
*For Barn Dances: We will no longer be designating these as DJ, Karaoke, or Live Music ahead of time, as schedules can be shifty, and sometimes the general group mood is different when the time comes. We will, however, have a healthy mix of these!*
*Public Garage Sales are no longer allowed at the private sites; please reserve a public space with us ahead of time to host these*
May 1: 9 a.m.: Campground opens for the year. Either complete the online Google Forms, or stop into the lodge and fill out paperwork on your first weekend stop at the campground beginning May 1. All paperwork must be completed by May 15 at the latest. Contact us if you need additional special accommodations to do this.
May 16: 6 p.m.: Welcome Back Feed & Potluck. Justin & Amanda will be providing a Nacho Bar, but feel free to provide additional sides or desserts to complement this!
May 22-25: Memorial Weekend
May 22 (Friday): Dusk: Our first golf cart drive-in movie of the year! This will take place outside of the Event Center (if there is rain, it will be inside). Stop in to the lodge for concessions from a half hour before showtime up to a half hour after.
May 23 (Saturday): 4 p.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 snacks will be provided for the volunteers afterwards.
Dusk: First Community Bonfire of the year! Join us at the bonfire area east of the new sites just before it gets dark. In the case of inclement weather, this activity will be postponed.
May 24 (Sunday): 11 a.m.: Horseshoe Tournament at the Horseshoe Pits. Those involved will need to keep track of teams and tournament stats; if you would like to volunteer to head this tourney, please reach out!
7 p.m.: Cards & Board Game Night at the Event Center! We will have these set out and ready for you to play; bring your friends and help yourself to some games together.
May 30: 8-11 p.m.: Meet at the Event Center for a Barn Dance!
June 7: 11 a.m.: Kids’ Craft Morning! Join us at the Picnic Shelter for Rock Painting and Fairy Garden Crafting.
June 13: 11 a.m.: Volleyball Tourney! Meet at the Volleyball Court. If possible, please register teams at the lodge beforehand (up to a week ahead of time). We will need a minimum of 4 teams for this to work out, so gather as many friends as you can!
June 20: Pirates & Dinosaurs Adventure Day
1 p.m.: Kids’ Craft at the Picnic Shelter, immediately followed by fossil dig, obstacle course, and scavenger hunt at the main playground.
8-11 p.m.: Dance in the Event Center
July 3-5 Independence 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 campsites, boats, or the lake. Fireworks must also be MN legal to be used here. Further, if you or a pet struggles with loud noises and crowds, we strongly discourage being present during this time period*
July 3: 6 p.m.: 5K Color FunRun; meet outside the Lodge
8 p.m.: Trivia in the Event Center
July 4: 11 a.m.: Brunch Potluck in the Event Center
4 p.m.: Kids’ Train Barrel Rides; meet at the flagpole
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 the parade line-up, or just watch.
*Due to no campground fireworks this year, and most people going elsewhere to watch fireworks until late, we will not have a Sat night activity*
July 5: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Our 4th of July Festival will take place in the green space! We will have bouncy houses, kids’ crafts, and potential other activities as well (volunteers needed).
July 10: 8-11 p.m.: Prom Night Dance in the Event Center; while we can’t tell you yet whether this will be karaoke, DJ, or live music, all ages, young and old, are welcome to dress up and get fancy for a Lee Lake version of going to the Prom! Both vintage and modern styles are acceptable! :)
July 17 & 18: 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.
July 17 (Friday): 8 p.m.: We will be showing an indoor Christmas movie at the Event Center, complete with free sno-cones!
July 18 (Saturday): 11 a.m.: Cookie decorating and ornament crafting inside the lodge
4 p.m.: Frosty the Sandman building contest + Candy Cane Limbo at the Volleyball Court, followed by train barrel rides
8 p.m.: Meet at the Lodge for Golf Cart Caroling, parade-style, around the campground!
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!
August 1: 8 p.m.: It’s a two-fer! Join us at the Event Center for music bingo, followed by Lip Sync Battles!
August 8: 3 p.m.: Wet & Wild Day! Meet at the hill behind the Picnic Shelter for our giant tarp slip n slide and some water gun battles. All ages are welcome ;) To cool off after all the action, we will have a kids’ art activity in the picnic shelter.
7 p.m.: Charcuterie Potluck! Bring any types of cheese, meat, crackers, veggies, fruit, or chocolate. It is also acceptable to contribute alcohol or cider (21+ only for alcohol consumption).
August 14 & 15: Halloween
All Weekend: 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 (14th)— 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 (15th)— 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 and spooky snacks at the Event Center!
August 28: 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. In the case of inclement weather, we will postpone to the following night.
September 4-6: Labor Day Weekend
Friday (4th): Dusk: Our final Golf Cart Drive-In Movie of the year will take place outside of the Event Center. Make sure to grab your concessions at the lodge, too!
Saturday (5th): 4 p.m.: A large craft event for all ages will take place in the Picnic Shelter.
8-11 p.m.: We will have our final dance of the season in the Event Center.
Sunday (6th): 9:30 a.m.: Corn shuckers needed! Meet outside the lodge to get the corn ready for the afternoon feed.
1 p.m.: Corncob Feed & Soup Potluck at the Picnic Shelter. You may either bring different soups to share, or sides or desserts that would complement these items!
Dark: Community Bonfire at the fire pit east of the new sites!
September 12: 3 p.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 snacks will be provided for the volunteers afterwards.
6 p.m.: Our Farewell Feed and Potluck—thank you for another fantastic season! This gathering will take place in either the Picnic Shelter or Event Center, pending weather conditions. We will be serving pulled pork sandwiches and chips, and guests are welcome to contribute sides or desserts to this!
September 30: 9 p.m.: Campground closes for the season.