4-Hour Kayak & Canoe Rental at Blue Spring State Park

Set out on a self-guided paddle along the St. Johns River and its surrounding waterways. Choose your craft and explore at your own pace.

• Explore the St. Johns River and surrounding waterways
• Choose a single or tandem kayak, 2-seat canoe, or paddleboard
• Launch from the beach, where your feet may get wet
• Bring binoculars if you enjoy birding

What's Included

• Rental craft
• Paddles
• Life jackets
• Area map
• Whistle

Know before you go

• Arrive at the kayak/canoe building 30 minutes before your reserved time; reservations more than 30 minutes late are cancelled and craft reassigned
• Arrive at the park by 8 AM during peak visitation, when vehicle entry may reach capacity early
• Ages 18+ only to rent; each renter age 18+ needs an original photo ID, not a copy
• Minors require a parent or legal guardian in the party
• Single kayaks and paddleboards require ages 14+ with adult supervision; kayaks require ages 6+ with an adult, while children under 6 may ride only in a canoe with an adult
• Children under 30 lbs require their own U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket
• Weight limits: 350 lbs for a single kayak, 500 lbs total for a tandem kayak, 400 lbs for a 2-seat canoe, and 275 lbs for a paddleboard
• Stay between St. Johns green channel markers 69 and 77; watercraft are not allowed in the spring run
• Wear a fastened life jacket and remain in your craft; swimming, beach landings, boarding other boats, and passenger exchanges are not allowed
• Leave alcohol and pets behind
• Expect departures in rain; launches pause when lightning is reported within 5 miles of the launch area