Kayaking the Nature Coast
How it works:
- Guests check out kayaks at the Black Prong Activities Barn from 9 AM – 2 PM
- Sign a waiver and receive:
- Life vests and paddles
- Keys to unlock your reserved kayaks
- Simple directions for the short drive to Gulf Hammock
- Your kayaks will be waiting to be unlocked at the launch site
- After your adventure, lock the kayaks back up where you found them by 4 PM.
This experience is ideal for beginners and seasoned paddlers alike, with slow-moving water and a quiet, immersive atmosphere.
Kayaks for Adventures of Your Choice
Solid & Inflatable Kayaks
Guests can check out hard-sided or inflatable kayaks at the Activities Barn! Please let the front office know that you want to check out a kayak, and they will have one of our grounds crew meet you down at the Activities Barn to pick up your kayak. Paddles, life jackets, and helmets are also provided.
Driftsun Inflatable Kayaks
This easily portable option packs into a backpack that can be stowed in the trunk of a car for transport, no truck needed!
Check-out this video for a quick guide on how to inflate your kayak! Please note that this video is for a different model so the PSI requirements are different. Please use the PSI requirements printed on your kayak.
Kayaks are due back at the Activities Barn at 4 PM. All guests must have a signed waiver on-file before being permitted to check out a kayak.
Local Favorite Kayaking Spots
- Rainbow Springs & Rainbow River
Crystal-clear turquoise water, gentle currents, and lush shorelines—perfect for photography and families. - Crystal River & Three Sisters Springs
Famous for manatees (during the winter) and a mix of spring-fed and coastal paddling. - Suwannee River
A legendary blackwater river with high limestone banks, sandbars, and quiet, scenic stretches ideal for longer paddles.
