Paddle Florida

Paddle Florida Paddle Florida:
Inspiring. Meaningful. Adventure. Previous trips have included 3-day to week-long paddles of many rivers (Suwannee, Peace, Wekiva, St.

Paddle Florida is a non-profit organization dedicated to water conservation, wildlife preservation, springs restoration, and waterways protection in Florida. The vehicle for carrying out our mission is the staging of supported multi-day paddling trips in each of Florida's five water management districts each year. Paddle Florida staff scouts trip routes, makes all camping arrangements, provides pa

ddling guides, transports gear to each day's campsite, and provides three meals per day, leaving paddlers the freedom to immerse themselves in beautiful natural surroundings and make new friends. Nightly entertainment around the campfire includes regional artists, musicians, authors, and educators who highlight Florida's cultural and natural history. Our trip season runs from October through April, peak time for enjoying Florida's pristine rivers, springs, and coastal environments. Johns, Ochlockonee, Withlacoochee, Rainbow) as well as the coastal waterways of the Florida Keys and the Great Calusa Blueway in southwest Florida.

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"If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water."
-- Loren Eiseley

"Wherever there is a channel for water, there is a road for the canoe."
-- Henry David Thoreau

Unplugged, afloat, and right where we belong
08/21/2026

Unplugged, afloat, and right where we belong

Leaving nothing behind but ripples
08/19/2026

Leaving nothing behind but ripples

Sunlit banks and shaded runs
08/17/2026

Sunlit banks and shaded runs

Tides may shift, but the adventure stays the same
08/15/2026

Tides may shift, but the adventure stays the same

Where’s your next turn on the river taking you?
08/13/2026

Where’s your next turn on the river taking you?

Sometimes the best part of the trip is just drifting
08/11/2026

Sometimes the best part of the trip is just drifting

Immersed in the wild side of Florida
08/09/2026

Immersed in the wild side of Florida

Double the beauty, zero distractions
08/07/2026

Double the beauty, zero distractions

The rhythmic pull of the paddle sets the pace
08/05/2026

The rhythmic pull of the paddle sets the pace

Big skies and endless water. Choose the big view!
08/03/2026

Big skies and endless water. Choose the big view!

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Gainesville, FL
32627

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+19048744594

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