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

05/30/2026

Safety first, sunshine second: A whistle and a life jacket are the best accessories you'll ever wear. They don't just save lives; they keep the adventure stress-free!

05/28/2026

Rivers are nature's original social media--they connect us, carry our stories, and always have the BEST live streams!

05/26/2026

Your screen is tiny. The sky is HUGE! Choose the huge one today--see you on the river!

05/24/2026

The 'Dry Bag' Promise: There are two types of paddlers: those who have flipped and those who are going to. Keep your snacks and extra socks in a dry bag just in case!

05/22/2026

River Residents: Keep your eyes peeled! Whether it's a swallow-tailed kite soaring above or a turtle sunning on a log, the river is always full of life.

05/20/2026

Hydration is Key: Florida sun is no joke! Make sure your water bottle is as ready for the trip as your kayak is.

05/18/2026

The Aquifer Connection: Every spring we visit is a window into the Floridan Aquifer. When you paddle with us, you’re literally floating on our state’s most precious resource.

05/16/2026

Ecosystem Spotlight: From the limestone bluffs of the Suwannee to the coastal mangroves, we paddle through living history. Help us protect these diverse habitats.

05/14/2026

Nature’s contrast: The Blackwater River features dark, tea-colored water against some of the whitest sandbars in the world. Come explore this Panhandle gem with us in February! ☕

05/12/2026

Our 2026-2027 Season Announcement & 100th to 105th multi-day educational trips! Paddleflorida.org

Nov 2-8, 2026 - Santa Fe Springs Celebration!
Jan 18-24, 2027 - Florida Keys Challenge!
Feb 22-28, 2027 - Blackwater & Coldwater Waterways Experience.
Mar 19-21, 2027 - Suwannee River Paddling Festival
Mar 19-25, 2027 - 19th annual - Suwannee River Wilderness Trail!
April 12-17, 2027 - St Augustine History Paddle!

We hope you will join us and support our educational mission. Paddleflorida.org

Address

Gainesville, FL
32627

Telephone

+19048744594

Website

http://www.paddleflorida.org/

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