In late August, almost around back to school time, the campgrounds are quiet. We did the 9 mile and everyone in our group was trying to speed through it. The 9 mile was a canoe or kayak only float that let's out at the campsite. There were probably 3 sandbars to park up at on our float. I paid 20 bucks for rivershoes at the hut best pair I have ever had. They sell ice and wood.