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Paddle Florida, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation organized to support canoeing and kayaking in Florida. Supported, multi-day paddling/camping adventures in each of Florida's five water management districts showcase the state's natural beauty and rich cultural heritage while promoting water conservation, wildlife preservation, springs restoration, and waterways protection. Paddle Florida also seeks to promote Florida as an international destination for nature-based tourism.
Paddle Florida scouts trips in advance to ensure waterway conditions and shoreline campsites are safe, comfortable, and showcase nature's best view. Meal plans and gear shuttling eliminate the need to weigh down boats with food and camping equipment. Florida-based entertainment and educational programming is provided each evening by regional artists, musicians, authors, and naturalists. Partnerships with local outfitters provide paddlers with canoes, kayaks, and other paddling gear to rent as needed. With this level of support, paddlers of all ages and skill levels can explore and enjoy the REAL Florida!
Help us continue our mission of protecting Florida's waterways. Since '08 we have staged 81 multi-day trips in 25 of FL's most spectacular river and coastal environments, hosted over 300 speakers & clean-ups, and connected over 38,000 paddlers to nature and each other. And there is more to come!
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Our 2023-2024 Season of Environmental Education Paddling Adventures
16th Annual
Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
October 13 - 18, 2023
Santa Fe Springs Celebration!
October 20-24, 2023
Fall on the Peace + Fisheating Creek - NEW!
November 12-17, 2023
Florida Keys Challenge NEW format - ALL CABINS Basecamp
January 15-21, 2024
Mangroves, Manatees & More - NEW
February 11-17, 2024
Springtime on the Chipola
March 13-19, 2024
NO BOATS UNDER 12 FT. (14 FT. IS BETTER). 15 FT+ FOR COASTAL TRIPS
Please see the equipment requirements for each trip
Take a peek at a couple of our most popular paddling adventures on the Great Calusa Blueway and Florida Keys.
Paddler Testimonials
Paddle Florida is proud to be Silver Level certified by the Florida Society for Ethical Ecotourism. Florida SEE encourages awareness and stewardship of Florida's natural and cultural heritage by endorsing compliance with federal, state, and local laws, providing environmental education, and promoting professionalism and integrity.
Paddle Florida is proud to have completed the Save the Manatee Club's Guardian Guides Certification education program, which promotes the stewardship of manatees and their aquatic ecosystem. The goal of the Guardian Guides Certification is to eliminate to the extent possible disturbance to manatees from commercial manatee-viewing activities. Manatee-viewing tours can be a platform for the education, appreciation, and conservation of this imperiled species.
Supporters of Nature-Based Tourism
Refund Policy: Due to the financial outlay and costs incurred by Paddle Florida during event planning, any force majeure, which includes but is not limited to water levels, inclement weather and any other Acts of God not mentioned herein, shall not result in the refund of any fees paid to Paddle Florida. Absolutely no fees will be refunded after 15 days before the event begins. Any fees refunded by Paddle Florida will be considered on a case-by-case basis.