Kayaking at Silver Springs - See Wild Monkeys!
Sat, Sep 28
|Silver Springs State Park
Time & Location
Sep 28, 2024, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Silver Springs State Park, 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488, USA
Guests
About the event
Join Us for a Kayak Adventure Down the Silver River!
Event Leaders: Team OEA!
Experience the natural beauty of Silver Springs, Florida, as we paddle down the crystal-clear waters of the Silver River! This kayak trip offers a unique opportunity to explore one of Florida's most pristine ecosystems, where you might encounter manatees, monkeys, turtles, and a variety of bird species in their natural habitat.
This is a rough map of the path we are going to take:
Total Paddle Distance: 5 miles
Time: 3-4 hours
Launch will be at Silver Springs Park at 10am ET. ***Arrive early so you can have your gear ready and boat in the water.***
5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd Silver Springs FL 34488
Takeout is at Ray Wayside Park
9564 NE 28th Ln, Silver Springs, FL 34488
Park Fees:
Admission
$8 per vehicle (two to eight people).
$5 single-occupant vehicle or motorcycle.
$2 pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.
$4 per vessel launch fee for personal canoe or kayak.
$2 per person for entrance to the Silver River Museum and Environmental Center (see above for hours).
Shuttle service for your own boat is $15 per person.
IF YOU NEED TO RENT A KAYAK:
Canoe and Kayak Launch & Rentals
Offered by Paddling Adventures part of Cape Leisure concessionaire.
Save time: Fill out the Pre-Arrival online Waiver before you arrive. It will be automatically emailed and/or texted to you after you make a reservation.
🎒 What to Bring:
Kayak
Paddle
Life Jacket
Emergency Whistle
Water
Sunscreen
Dry Bag