Rates: Canoe rental for day trip from Lake Whitney dam to Dick's Place. This is an 8.4 mile trip, with a 5 to 6 hour duration.

Canoe ......... $45.00 plus tax Kayak ......... single $30.00 plus tax (double $40 plus tax) Price includes - 2 life vests, 2 paddles & shuttle to the dam A 13 1/2 mile trip is also available... $60.00 plus tax Or call about our moonlight trips and overnight trips... fees vary. Master Card and Visa accepted

Important Information: It is the customer's responsibility to load and unload the canoe from the canoe trailer. All equipment must be returned to Dick's Place by time of closing (7:00 P.M.) or an additonal day will be charged.

Hours of operation: 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Reservations: Reservations are required. Contact Dick's Place during business hours at 254-622-8364 for reservations. A $20.00 deposit is charged per canoe to reserve the canoe and serve as a damage deposit. Deposits are refunded only when all equipment is rented and returned in satisfactory condition.

All rental fees are due prior to receipt of canoes and equipment.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations acknowledged fifteen or more days prior to scheduled pick up date, will receive 100% refund or rescheduling. Cancellations acknowledged between 14 and 7 days before scheduled pick up will receive a 50% refund or be issued a rain check to be used at a later date. Refunds and/or rain checks are not issued for reservations cancelled less than 7 days prior to scheduled pick up.

No refunds are given after canoes have been contracted for and taken out regardless of the weather.

Location: We are conveniently located on Hwy 2114 south of the Dallas, Fort Worth area. From Dallas go south on I 35-E to West, Texas and exit right on 2114. We are on the right immediately after crossing the Brazos River. (approximately 12 miles west of West)

From Hillsboro take Hwy 22 to Laguna Park. Turn left on Highway 56 for two miles then go left on 2114. Dick's Place is on the left just before you cross the river. (approximately 8 miles south of Lake Whitney Dam)

Distance from major cities ... 80 miles south of Dallas, 30 miles north of Waco, 175 miles north of Austin, 220 miles from Houston, and 270 miles from San Antonio.

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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5408 Laguna Park, Texas 76644

Phone: 254-622-8364

Water Quality: Excellent flowing over sand and gravel. Many clean clear flowing springs.

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