Suwannee River Florida Kayak and Camping Adventure2023 Dates TBD
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The 170 mile Suwannee River Wilderness Trail begins in White Springs, Florida. The gentle flow makes for easy kayaking and the camping sites are beautiful. Kayaking on the upper Suwannee takes you through the towering pines and stately cypress that line the river banks and high bluffs. The slow current makes it ideal for beginners to get down the river without having to exhaust themselves.
The middle stretch from Suwannee River State Park to the town of Branford is spring country. The river widens, with numerous springs an small shoals adding to its character. On hot days, spring hopping is a popular pastime for paddlers and boaters who stop to enjoy a cool dip in the clear spring waters.
Our trip will take us from the Stephen Foster State Park, where we will meet and stay in cabins the night before the trip, to Lafayette Blue Springs State Park. A total of about 66 miles over 4 days that is suitable for canoes or kayaks.
Camping along the Suwannee is in the river camps that the state of Florida has built for the trail with three nights at Florida State Park cabins. The river camps are hardly camping to some! They have screened in sleeping rooms, complete with a light and ceiling fan. Other amenities include bath houses with flush toilets, hot showers, picnic tables, electric outlets and running water, right next to your campsite! This is a great introduction to camping without needing to really "rough it."
The middle stretch from Suwannee River State Park to the town of Branford is spring country. The river widens, with numerous springs an small shoals adding to its character. On hot days, spring hopping is a popular pastime for paddlers and boaters who stop to enjoy a cool dip in the clear spring waters.
Our trip will take us from the Stephen Foster State Park, where we will meet and stay in cabins the night before the trip, to Lafayette Blue Springs State Park. A total of about 66 miles over 4 days that is suitable for canoes or kayaks.
Camping along the Suwannee is in the river camps that the state of Florida has built for the trail with three nights at Florida State Park cabins. The river camps are hardly camping to some! They have screened in sleeping rooms, complete with a light and ceiling fan. Other amenities include bath houses with flush toilets, hot showers, picnic tables, electric outlets and running water, right next to your campsite! This is a great introduction to camping without needing to really "rough it."
Trip Highlights
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Itinerary
Day 1 -Meet at the Stephen Foster State Park in White Springs, Florida at 5PM for a trip orientation prior to heading out for dinner on your own. Lodging will be a cabin in the park.
Day 2 - Run the shuttle early in the morning, pack boats, and leave Stephen Foster State Park to paddle to Woods Ferry River Camp where we spend the night in our first river camp (9 miles). L/D
Day 3 - After breakfast, we pack boats and paddle to Holton Creek River Camp to spend the night (18.4 miles, our longest paddle of the week). B/L/D
Day 4 - After breakfast, we pack up and head to the Suwannee River State Park to spend the night in a park cabin (13.2 miles). B/L/D
Paddle to Suwannee River State Park (13.2 miles)
Day 5 - After breakfast, we pack up and paddle to Dowling Park River Camp for the night (14.7 miles). B/L/D
Day 6 - On our final paddling day we head to Lafayette Springs State Park to take-out and return to Stephen Foster to spend the night in cabins. (10 miles) B/L
Day 7 - Check out and say "Goodbyes".
Day 2 - Run the shuttle early in the morning, pack boats, and leave Stephen Foster State Park to paddle to Woods Ferry River Camp where we spend the night in our first river camp (9 miles). L/D
Day 3 - After breakfast, we pack boats and paddle to Holton Creek River Camp to spend the night (18.4 miles, our longest paddle of the week). B/L/D
Day 4 - After breakfast, we pack up and head to the Suwannee River State Park to spend the night in a park cabin (13.2 miles). B/L/D
Paddle to Suwannee River State Park (13.2 miles)
Day 5 - After breakfast, we pack up and paddle to Dowling Park River Camp for the night (14.7 miles). B/L/D
Day 6 - On our final paddling day we head to Lafayette Springs State Park to take-out and return to Stephen Foster to spend the night in cabins. (10 miles) B/L
Day 7 - Check out and say "Goodbyes".
What's Included and Trip Cost
- All lodging either at Florida State Park cabins or "river camps".
- All meals except for your arrival night.
- Parking fees while on the trip.
- Entrance fees to state parks.
- Kayaks and all necessary paddling and camping equipment (except sleeping bags).
- Scott Locorini as your kayak guide.
- Gainesville, FL airport pickup available for a fee
- $1395 double occupancy
- $200 single occupancy fee
There is a minimum number of participants required to confirm this tour. Therefore please do not make any travel arrangements (airline flights, train) until you have received confirmation from us that the trip has fully booked. A 50% deposit is due at time of reservation, with payment in full due 30 days prior to the trip’s start date. Email us, call or text (315) 316-1125 with questions.