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Florida Canoe Camping
The Florida canoe camp sites I have listed here are all canoe trips that I personally have taken with friends and have enjoyed.
Canoe Outpost -
Peace River
Directions - The Canoe Outpost is located on county road 661 just off highway 60 on the north side of
the road, just west of the the town of Arcadia. It is located behind the Peace
River Campgrounds.
2816 NW County Road
Arcadia, Fl 34266
PH (800) 268-0083
FAX (863) 494-4391
Rentals - The Canoe Outpost rents canoes for half and full day trips
as well as for over night and multiple day camping ttrips. Others services included
camping gear rentals and transportation up river for you, your gear, and your
canoe whether rented or personal.
Description - After being transported up stream and dropped off, you are on your
own. The canoe trip down river is quite peaceful as
the name implies. There are numerous places along side of the river to camp but you must be
prepared because there is no place to get supplies once you launch. The end point is at
the 2nd site of the Canoe Outpost itself which is located alongside of the river in Gardener. Reserve canoes
in advance and inquire as to whether you are to meet at the Arcadia or Gardener
facilities.
Suwannee Expeditions
- Suwannee River
Directions - Located in Branford,
Florida, next to the beautiful Suwannee River.
PO Box 60 Branford, Fl 32008
(904) 935-9299
Rentals - Canoes and kayaks are available hourly, daily and weekly.
Transportation is available for both rented and personal canoes. Suwannee
Expeditions also rents camping gear and can help plan multiple day trips.
Description - Suwannee Expeditions will port you, your canoes and gear up river and
drop you off. You are on your own after that. There are many scenic fresh water springs along the way to stop at for water and
swimming. Just look for any streams entering the river, as most of these
lead to springs. This is a great trip for those who like to stop and play along
the way. The river is wide with few obstructions.
Katie's River Landing
Sorry folks but Katie's river landing is no longer in business. The land was purchased by by the State and all public access to the upper part of the river has been blocked in an attempt to protect this pristine environment. Consider yourself lucky if you had the opportunity to see it as I did 20 years ago.
Nobleton
Outpost - Withlacoochee River
Directions - Located on the Withlacoochee River just 12 miles north of
Brooksville on CR476
(800) 783-5284
Rentals - Canoes and Kyaks can be rented for single day and over night trips.
Description - Except for the populated areas at the beginning and end sections of the trip Withlacoochee River was a great trip with an abundance of wild life. Be warned however that the river runs into Silver Lake. The place where the river exits the lake is easy to find and passes under a bridge. But if you run into winds, the lake can require a little extra effort to cross. Camping was available just after the lake and I have been told there is a campground with facilities just before the lake but the only campground I remember was a scout camp.
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