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West Florida Canoe Club
We are an outings-oriented club, paddling day trips, overnight trips and extended wilderness trips. We have a diverse group of members and interests including wilderness tripping and canoe camping, sea kayaking, whitewater canoeing and kayaking, freestyle canoeing, canoe and kayak sailing, and just general recreational floating.
Emerald Coast Paddlers
P.O. Box 2424, Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32549 Phone: 850-243-4585
The club has been formed for encouragement, promotion, appreciation, safety, conservation and instruction in the use of our natural resources and all related activities, including but not limited to; canoeing, rafting, kayaking, camping, fishing, sailing, hiking, swimming, competitive sports and related social activities.
Canoe Rental and Dealers
Surf Side Beach Svc
630 Pelican Drive
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Phone: 800-243-4585
Blackwater Canoe Rental
6974 Deaton Bridge Road
Milton, FL
Phone: 800-967-6789
Kayak Experience
600 Highway 98 East
Destin, FL
Phone: 850-243-4585
Splashdance.com
207 Government Street
Niceville, FL
Phone: 850-968-5529 |
Sockeye's Beach & Sport
20011 Emerald Coast Parkway
Destin, FL
Phone: 850-654-8954
Island Sports Shop
1688 Old Highway 98
Destin, FL
Phone: 850-650-9126
Adventures Unlimited
8974 Tomahawk Landing Road
Milton, FL
Phone: 800-239-6864 |
Canoe Trails
Blackwater River Canoe Trail,
Crestview, FL - The Blackwater River Canoe Trail is officially designated as part of Florida’s Statewide System of Greenways and Trails. Located in the middle of Florida’s Western Highlands, this 31-mile canoe trail flows through the Blackwater River State Forest.
Blackwater Heritage Trail State Park,
Milton, FL - Blackwater Heritage Trail State Park is officially designated as part of Florida’s Statewide System of Greenways and Trails. This is the western-most rail trail in the state, extending from the small community of Milton in the south to Whiting Field Naval Air Station (NAS) in the north. Managed by the Florida Park Service, it also connects to the Military Trail (also identified on map) which is managed by the US Navy.
Chipola River Canoe Trail,
Marianna, FL - The Chipola River Canoe Trail is officially designated as part of Florida’s Statewide System of Greenways and Trails. This trail begins at Florida Caverns State Park, where you can explore the intriguing network of caves and formations made by droplets of mineral water.
Coldwater Creek Canoe Trail,
Milton, FL - Coldwater Creek Canoe Trail is officially designated as part of Florida’s Statewide System of Greenways and Trails. Located in the Panhandle, Coldwater Creek flows through the Blackwater River State Forest.
Sweetwater/Juniper Creeks Canoe Trail,
Milton, FL - The Sweetwater/Juniper Creeks Canoe Trail is officially designated as part of Florida’s Statewide System of Greenways and Trails. These creeks twist through the Blackwater River State Forest.
Shoal River Canoe Trail,
Crestview, FL - Twisting and turning through a remote part of the western Panhandle, the Shoal River trail covers 27 miles. Few indications of civilization are evident as you paddle through forests of maple, oak, gum, and cypress.
Yellow River Canoe Trail,
Crestview, FL - Located in the western Panhandle near Crestview, this trail offers 56 miles of very pleasant paddling. The Yellow River drains the state’s highest elevation. The current is faster than many other Florida rivers because of the river’s steeper descent to sea level.
Canoe Links
American Canoe Association
ACA is dedicated to promoting canoeing, kayaking, and rafting as wholesome lifetime recreational activities by providing a variety of worthwhile programs and public services in such areas as: event sponsorship, safety education, instructor certification, waterway conservation, paddler's rights and protection, and public information campaigns.
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