Overnight docking, washrooms, picnic tables and garbage disposal are provided at most lock stations. Canal staff can answer many questions. Check out locking procedures , canal regulations , and canal data tables while trip planning. There are phones and shopping in the towns. There are festivals, stress-free shopping, good food and drink, museums, swimming, easy walking paths.
Cars now pay parking at many lockstations.
See the Fees list for all fees. You can make the trip in a canoe or yacht. Water depth is 5 ft or less in the channel and overhead clearance is restricted to powerboats. Since water levels are controlled by dams and locks, low water on the lakes does not affect the canal. Just turn around half way through your time and don't worry that you missed something.