Gainesville
Area Canoeing SANTA FE RIVER
26 miles. Start 2 miles N. of High Springs on U.S. 41.
TOMOKA RIVER
16 miles. Start on S.R. 40, I mile W. of 1-95 at Ormond Beach. 5 mile loop.
Resources: Santa
Fe River Canoe Outpost
P.O. Box 592
High Springs, Florida 32655
Phone: 386/454-2050
Fax: 386/454-2510
Canoe Florida's most
beautiful rivers. We offer a variety of paddling excursions on the Santa Fe,
Ichetucknee & Suwannee Rivers, plus romantic full moon canoe rides. Crystal
clear springs puncuate the rivers. Pines, cypress,oaks & other hardwoods
choke their banks. Wildlife is sighted year-round including several species
of turtles, birds, fish & on special occasions, beaver, otter, deer, wild
boar & our old friend, the alligator.Visit our website for more information. Take the High
Springs exit, Hwy. 441 off of Interstate 75. Located at the Santa Fe River
Bridge.
Ocklawaha
Outpost
15260 NE 152 Pl.
Fort McCoy, FL
32134-8273
866/236-4606 or 352/236-4606
Canoe,
kayak, stay in a cabin, bring your RV, or camp under the stars. We offer
you, your family or your group everything you'll want to create a vacation
of fun, adventure and relaxation. Whether you choose to stay in our cabins,
tent on our grounds or paddle our river, you'll find our friendly, professional
staff committed to meeting all of your needs.
Wild Florida Adventures
Guided Kayak Trips in the Big Bend Area.
PO Box 12372
Gainesville, FL 32604-0372
352/373-6047, 877/945-3928
Panhandle Pensacola
Area Canoeing PERDIDO RIVER
27 miles. Start 3 miles W. of S.R. 97-A at end of Jackson Springs Road. This
river borders the state of Alabama.
SWEETWATER/JUNIPER CREEKS
15 miles. Start 2 miles E. of Munson off S.R. 4. Water may rise quickly after
a heavy rain.
Resources Crestview
Area Canoeing BLACKWATER RIVER
35 miles. Start 6 miles W. of Blackman on S.R. 189. Swift upper section, water
level fluctuates after rains.
COLDWATER CREEK
16 miles. Start 15 miles E. of Jay on S.R. 4.
SHOAL RIVER
27 miles. Start on S.R. 285.
YELLOW RIVER
50 miles. Start on S.R. 2 in Oak Grove in northern Okaloosa County. Swift
with many partially submerged logs, use caution
Jasper
Area Canoeing SUWANNEE RIVER
141 miles. Start at bridge on S.R. 6. Scout dangerous shoals above White Springs.
WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER
32 miles. Start from bridge on S.R. 145
Resources
American Canoe Adventures
8974 Tomahawk Landing Rd.
Milton, FL 32570-9726
850/623-6197, fax:850/626-3124
Canoes, kayaks, raft
rentals and repairs, camping with facilities
Tallahassee
Area Canoeing AUCILLA RIVER
19 miles. Start 1 mile S. of Lamont on U.S. 19/27. Rapids and dams.
LOWER OCHLOCKONEE RIVER
67 miles. Start at the S.R. 20 bridge.
UPPER OCHLOCKONEE RIVER
58 miles. Start at the S.R. 12 bridge.
SOPCHOPPY RIVER
15 miles. Start on forest road 346, 5 miles N. of Sopchoppy. Water level fluctuates
after heavy rains.
WACISSA RIVER
14 miles. Start 1 mile S. of Wacissa off S.R. 59.
BLUE HOLE SPRING
Marianna , Florida (near Jacksonville)
CYPRESS SPRING
Vernon, Florida
SPRINGBOARD SPRINGS
Marianna, Florida
West Central Tampa
Area Canoeing ALAFIA RIVER
13 miles. Start at Alderman Ford County Park on S.R. 39.
LITTLE MANATEE RIVER
5 miles. Start on U.S. 301
UPPER MANATEE RIVER/TOMOKA RIVER
Upper Manatee Rivier. 9 miles. Start at Hagle Park Road, 8 miles east off
I-75,exit 42. 5.5 Mile up river, 3.5 down river.
Springs CRYSTAL SPRINGS
Zephryrhills, Florida
CRYSTAL RIVER SPRINGS
Crystal River, Florida
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS
Homosassa Springs, Florida
CHASSAHOWITIZKA SPRINGS
Homossasa Springs, Florida
EUREKA SPRINGS
Tampa, Florida
HART SPRINGS
Wilcox, Florida
WARM SPRINGS
Venice, Florida
WEEKI WACHEE SPRINGS
Weeki Wachee, Florida
Resources Alafia River
Canoe Rentals
4419 River Drive
Valrico, FL 33594
813/689-8645
Aqua Azul Kayaks
17952 US 19N
Clearwater, FL 34624
813/530-7555
Classes, day trips
Canoe Escape,
Inc.
9335 Fowler Ave.
Thonotosassa, FL 33592-2135
813/986-2067, fax:850/626-3124
Quiet water tour
through 16,000 acre wilderness park
Canoe Outpost
- Little Manatee
18001 US 301 S.
Wimauma, FL 33598
800/229-1371, 813/634-2228
Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River
1247 Hagle Park Rd. Bradenton, FL 34202
941/747-3909
FAX 941/957-3031
New
Port Richie Area Canoeing PITHLACHASCOTEE
RIVER
5 miles. Start from Rowan Road Bridge just N. of S.R. 518.
Sarasota
Area
Myakka Outpost
13207 St. Rd. 72.
Sarasota, FL 34241
813/923-1120
Canoe Outpost - Peace River
2816 NW County Road 661
Arcadia, FL 34266
800/268-0083, fax:941/494-4391
Overnight and day
trips
Canoe Safari
3020 NW County Road 661
Arcadia, FL 34266
941/494-7865, fax:941/494-5562
Overnight and day
trips
Peace River Canoes
2184 E. Main Street
Wauchula, Florida 33873
941/773-6370
Canoe rentals on
the Peace River Canoe Trail
East Central Daytona
Area Canoeing UPPER MANATEE
RIVER/TOMOKA RIVER
Upper Manatee Rivier. 9 miles. Start at Hagle Park Road, 8 miles east off
I-75,exit 42. 5.5 Mile up river, 3.5 down river.
BULOW CREEK
13 miles. Start at Bulow Ruins State Historic Site. 7 mile upstream loop.
SPRUCE CREEK
14 miles. Both start and finish are at Moody's Bridge, 1 mile S. of Port Orange
interchange on 1-95, on road leading to Spruce Creek Airport.
Springs ALEXANDER SPRINCS
Astor Park, Florida (Ocala National Forest, Ocala)
BLUE SPRING
Orange City, Florida
FERN HAMMOCK SPRINGS
Astor, Florida
JUNIPER SPRINGS
Astor, Florida
PONCE DE LEON SPRINGS
Barberville, Florida
WHITEWATER SPRINGS
Palatka, Florida
Southwest Naples
Area Canoeing BLACKWATER/ROYAL
PALM HAMMOCK CREEK
13 mile loop: In Collier-Seminole State Park. Use caution in bad weather.
Resources: North American
Canoe Tours
PO Box 5038
Everglades City, FL 33929
203/695-4666, fax:203/739-4470
Canoe and kayak tours,
bed and breakfast.
Fort
Myers Area Canoeing HICKEY'S CREEK
4 miles. Start off Bateman Road, 2 miles S. of S.R. 80.
Resources: Canoe Outpost
- Peace River
2861 NW County Road
Arcadia, FL 34266
941/494-1215, fax:941/494-4391
Overnight and day
trips
Estero River Tackle
& Canoe
20991 South Tamiami Trail
Estero, FL 33928
239/992-4050
WEKIVA RIVER
25 miles. Starts at Wekiwa Springs in Wekiwa State Park and flows North 8
miles to Katie's Landing then to the St Johns.
ROCK SPRINGS RUN
Designated an Outstanding Florida Waterway. It starts at Rock Springs in Kelly
Park 6 mi north of Apopka and flows south through the middle of Wekiwa State
Park to join the Wekiwa River. Resources: King's
Landing Canoe Rental
5722 Baptist Camp Road
Apopka, Florida 32714
407/886-0859 Email Us!
A canoe for two from
King's Landing to the Wekiwa Marina and a ride back in van is $25, 7 days
a week, 8:30 to 5:30. The 8 mile trip takes 4+ hrs. Directions; Directions:
from Orlando, take I-4 East to 436, 436 West to Apopka, N 6 mi on Rock Springs
Rd (SR435), follow signs to Rock Springs and King's Landing.
Florida
Outback
1242 Magestic Palms Ct.
Apopka, Florida 32712
407/884-1802
Custom eco-tour packages
for groups of 4 or more. Explore the "Real Florida" with a special
adventure tailored to your own interests. Airfare, car rental and lodging
arrangements also available.
Old Spanish Sugar Mill
PO Box 691
De Leon Springs, FL 32130-0691
850/985-5644
Canoes and kayaks
Dade
City Area Canoeing WITHLACOOCHEE
RIVER (south)
84 miles. Start from Coulter Hammock Recreation Area in the Withlacoochee
State Forest.
Shawnee Trail
Campground
2000 C. Bishop's
Point
Inverness, FL 34450
800/834-7595, fax:352/344-3372
Canoe and boat rental,
RVs, tents and camping, showers, shuttle
Withlacochee River
RV Park
PO Box 114
Lacoochee, FL 33537
850/583-4778, 813/689-9770
Bartow
Area Canoeing PEACE RIVER
67 miles. Start in Fort Meade at City Park at U.S. 98 bridge.
Northeast St.
Augustine Area Canoeing PELLICER CREEK
4 miles. Start on U.S. 1.
Resources: Whole Earth
Outfitters
1093 A1A Beach Blvd. #PMB324
St. Augustine Beach, FL 32084-6733
904/471-8782
MacClenny
Area ST. MARY'S RIVER
66 miles. Start from S.R. 121, 5 miles N. of Macclenny.
Springs BRANFORD SPRING
Branford, Florida (near Chassahowitzka)
BLUE SPRING
Bronson, Florida (near Chassahowitzka)
BLUE SPRINGS
High Springs, Florida (15 miles NW of Gainesville)
FANNING SPRINGS
Fanning Springs, Florida (30 miles SW of Gainesville
FLETCHER SPRINGS
Hatchbend, Florida (8 miles S of Branford Springs)
GINNIE SPRINGS
High Springs, Florida
GURANTO SPRINGS
Rock Bluff Landing, Florida
ICHETCKNEE SPRINGS GROUP
Fort White, Florida
MANATEE SPRINGS
Chiefland, Florida
OTTER SPRINGS
Wilcox, FLorida
RAINBOW SPRINGS
Dunellon, Florida
ROCK BLUFF SPRINGS
Bell, Florida
SALT SPRINGS
Salt Springs, Florida
SUN SPRINGS
Wilcox, Florida
TURLE SPRINGS
Hatchbend, Florida
WELAKA SPRING
Welaka, Florida
Jacksonville
Area Springs KINI SPRINGS
Bethel, Florida
LITHIA SPRINGS
Kithia, Florida
MORRISON SPRINGS
Redbay, Florida
NATURAL BRIDGE SPRINGS
Woodville, Florida
NEWPORT SPRINGS
Newport, Florida
RAINBOW SPRINGS
Dunellon, Florida
SILVER GLEN SPRINGS
Salt Springs, Florida
SILVER SPRINGS
Ocala, Florida
ST. MARKS SPRINGS
Woodville, FLorida
SUWANEE SPRINGS
Live Oak, Florida
TROY SPRING
Branford, Florida
VORTEX BLUE SPRING
Ponce de Leon, Florida
WALDO SPRINGS
Perry, Florida
Resources Black Creek
Trading Post
410 Blanding Blvd.
Orange Park, FL 32073-5051
850/272-9449, fax:850/272-9176
Southeast Jupiter
Area Canoeing LOXAHATCHEE RIVER
8 miles. Start 5 miles W. of Jupiter, at end of dirt road which begins on
E. side from toll booth of Florida Turnpike at S.R. 706 interchange. Related story
Resources:
Launch Address:
10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach, FL, 33437
Mail Address: 12440 SR 7 Boynton Beach, FL, 33437
Tel: 561/733-0192 Email
us!
Canoe & kayak
rental, public & private tours
Canoe Outfitters
of Florida
16346-106 Terrace N.
Jupiter, Florida 33478
407/746-7053
Canoe & kayak
rental, shuttle service.
Jonathan Dickinson
State Park
16450 SE Federal
Hwy.
Hobe Sound, Florida 33455
772/746-1466,800/746-1466, fax: 772/743-4268
Cabins, boat tours,
hourly and daily tours
Key
Largo Area Resources: Florida Bay
Outfitters
P.O. Box 2513
Key Largo, Florida 33478
305/451-3018, fax: 305/451-9340
Santa
Fe River Canoe Outpost
Ocklawaha
Outpost
Florida
Outback