Paddling - Ichetucknee Springs

COVID-19 Update

Ichetucknee Springs State Park, South Entrance on US 27, is now open! Tube rentals, Tram transportation to the Midpoint Tube Launch, Food and Retail are open. We are also renting Kayaks and Stand-up Paddleboards at the South Entrance General Store, launching from Dampier’s Landing. The Head Spring is now open at the North Entrance as well as the Riverside Grill Food Trailer (open weekends) at the Head Spring Picnic area. Blue Hole, North Trails and the North Canoe/Tube Launch remain closed at this time. Sorry, we are not currently taking reservations.

We are taking precautions to help ensure your safe visit, but we need your help. Please observe social distancing guidelines at all times during your visit to the park, and face masks are encouraged. Remember, we’re in this together!

paddling adventures

Let the gentle current of the Ichetucknee River guide you downstream as you surround yourself with the sights and sounds of nature at one of Florida’s premier places for paddling. Paddling Adventures is the only Ichetucknee Springs tube, kayak, canoe and stand up paddleboard rental facility located inside Ichetucknee Springs State Park in Florida. Paddle these crystal-clear waters downstream at your own pace with family and friends.

Choose your experience

Two trip experiences are available from the

Ichetucknee Springs State Park North Entrance.

paddle ichetucknee

3.5 mile Experience (2 hours) (Currently Unavailable)
Beginning near the head spring, discover the splendor of nature paddling the Ichetucknee River. Transportation provided at Takeout Point by bus or van back to North Entrance.

Weekends are busy at the North Entrance and parking is limited from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend and reservations are not available. There are plenty of boats available, but you’ll want to arrive early for parking.

Extended Rivers paddle

9 mile Experience (4-6 hours) (Currently Unavailable)
Designed for the experienced kayaker, enjoy an extended trip along the Ichetucknee and Santa Fe Rivers. Paddle 9 miles to the William Guy Lemmon Park (U.S. Highway 129 bridge). Offered seasonally. (Not offered 5/23 through 9/7 due to heavy motorized boat traffic on the Ichetucknee and Santa Fe Rivers outside the state park).

Paddlers must arrive by 10am at the latest for this paddle. Includes return transportation to the park’s North Entrance.