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    Blackwater River Kayak Rental

    Paddle gentle Blackwater River currents at your own pace

    4.7 stars• 148 reviews

    Duration

    1 hour–2 days

    Highlights

    Explore the Blackwater River by kayak, with gentle currents, clear water, and sandbars along the way. Choose a solo or tandem paddle and take in winding bends, tall pines, and white-sand banks.

    • Paddle at your own pace on a solo or tandem kayak
    • Explore gentle currents suited to beginners and seasoned paddlers
    • Stop at sandbars to swim and relax along the river
    • Discover tea-colored water, tall pines, and white-sand banks

    Important details

    • Arrive for 5-mile trip drop-off between 8 AM and 12 PM
    • Arrive for 7-mile trip drop-off between 8 AM and 11 AM
    • Arrive for 9.5-mile all-day float drop-off between 8 AM and 10 AM

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather and the float cannot continue. Otherwise, no refunds.

    Product ID: ABESF2

    FAQs

    Bring any food, drinks, or cooler items you want; no on-site services are available for these items. Water shoes, sunscreen, a hat, water bottles, and a small cooler tube for drinks or snacks are suggested.

    Expect no or very limited cell service during your Blackwater River kayak rental.

    Floats may be canceled or rescheduled when river heights make travel unsafe.

    Meeting details

    Blackwater Joe's, 12375 Shammah Road, Holt, FL 32564

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    1.5 Mile Trip per person

    $42.40

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    5 Mile Trip per person

    $42.40

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    7 Mile Trip per person

    $42.40

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    The cabin was cute and cozy and the area was well kept. The folks were very helpful with our kayaks and canoes and we got in the river smoothly. Overall, we had an awesome trip!

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    Penny Cornaggia

    July 16, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    The cabin was cute and cozy and the area was well kept. The folks were very helpful with our kayaks and canoes and we got in the river smoothly. Overall, we had an awesome trip!

    Photo of Penny Cornaggia

    Penny Cornaggia

    July 16, 2026

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