Florida 2020: 6 Nights and 5 Days of Exciting Paddling Adventures in the Tampa Bay Area
Make your reservations now ... they will fill up fast!
- Canoe Outpost on Little Manatee River
18001 US Hwy 301; S. Wimauma, FL 33598
Phone: 813-634-2228
Email: Brian@TheCanoeOutpost.com
https://thecanoeoutpost.com/
NOTES: Brian Sr and Brian Jr (Father and Son team, Brian Sr is Owner, Brian Jr is Manager). They know we are coming ... tell them you are with TVCC
- Options for Lodging:
-- Offer 2 cabins, a School Bus fixed up as camper, and 2 RVs for rent: roughly $550-650 per week. The Bus and RVs are cheaper at only $350 per week.
-- RV sites are $28 per night (25 RV sites) 30-amp/Water ... no sewer
-- Primitive Camping: $24 per night water/electric
-- TVCC has rented the Group Camping Area. I ask all Primitive Tent Campers to ask for that location first ... you won't pay them .. you will pay TVCC (BG Smith!!) It will be cheaper ($20 per night). Group camping area has pavilion for our group meet ups, dinners, and community campfire!
- Payment: They accept credit cards over the phone. When you call to reserve, they require full payment up front. There is a 14-day cancellation policy (roughly December 13th). If you cancel completely, there is a 5% credit card fee you will be charged.
PADDLE PLAN (Dec 28th through
1. Dec 28th: Little Manatee River: 10 mile water trail
- Put in near US 301 bridge *Canoe Outpost) and take out near Wildcat Park
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1hqGQ677Ms4txgpH4uhan6pu-LeE&ll=27.66742863667353%2C-82.36129013960857&z=14
https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/LManatee_guide%20(2)_0.pdf
2. Dec 29th: Hillsborough River: 7.5 mile water trail
- Put in at John B Sargent Memorial Park and take out at Trout Creek park.
- $2 parking fee .. good at all access points
https://www.paddleflorida.net/hillsborough-river-paddle.htm
https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/Hillsborough_Guide.pdf
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1ZcEM4cnp2_e-qfZS5BFp91bKGm0&ll=28.102742281050386%2C-82.29349303048467&z=13
3. Dec 30th: Alafia River: 10 mi trail
- Put in at Alderman Ford Park take out at Lithia Springs Park
https://www.paddleflorida.net/alafia-paddle.htm
https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/Alafia%20guide.pdf
4. Dec 31st: Ft DeSoto State Park / Shell Island:
- Mostly a fun coastal paddle and lots of beach time on the World's Most Beautiful Beaches. We will paddle around the Shell Island area.
5. Other Options in the plan: We are still deciding a 5th optional paddle for people that stay an extra day and want to paddle.
a. Peace River: This is Option 1: Middle Section 6.2 miles
- Put in at Payne's Creek Historic State Park, take out at Wauchula Riverside Park (6.2 mi)
- Its about an hour drive each way to Put-In and then from Take out.
https://www.paddleflorida.net/peace-river-paddle.htm
https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/Peace_R_Guide_0.pdf
b. Weedon Island - This is Option 2: South Trail 4 miles
-Put in at ramp: Weedon island Pier
- Parking is very painful
https://www.paddleflorida.net/weedon-island-paddle.htm
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1LMgMmjsLR5-WZ_idZ4vFzk0XQ3E&ll=27.863110335841846%2C-82.56512524496287&z=13
c. Caladesi Island State Park Water Trail: This is Option 3: Paddle over and paddle around
- Might be challenging for some.
Contact BG Smith 703-398-7836/bgsmith11@gmail.com or Ben Johnson at 423-2413483 for additional details and let them know you are going and type of arrangements you made.
