Paddle the Santa Fe River’s Famous Springs
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Explore crystal-clear Florida springs on the iconic 8 Springs in 8 Miles® paddle trip starting at Poe Springs Park.
Beginner Friendly
Shuttle Included
Crystal Clear Springs
Pet Friendly
Ready to Paddle
8 Springs in 8 Miles®?
All Trip Options
Kayaking Santa Fe River
Poe Springs Clubhouse Rental
Super Tasty BBQ
Poe Springs Pavilion Rentals
Signature Mocktails
A Day At The Springs
Your Santa Fe River Paddling Headquarters
• Personal Paddling Craft Shuttles
• Kayak, Paddle Board, & Canoe Rentals
• Home of the 8 Springs in 8 Miles® • Bridge to Bridge • Top Side Ride • Blue Springs Hopper • & the Ginnie Springs Paddle
All Services & Other Ways To Enjoy The Santa Fe River
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Explore the Springs
Paddle Trips
• Crystal clear natural springs
• Best kayak rental company on the Santa Fe River
• Kayaking, Canoeing, & Paddle Boarding is available
• 2 hour - 4.5 hour - 6 hour Adventures availableTake a Journey, have an Adventure, make some Memories!
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Stay & Play at Poe
Venue Rentals, Hiking, & Spring Relaxation
• Spring-side Pavilions
• Open Field Pavilions
• Temperature controlled Clubhouse are all available for rent with guaranteed entry into the park
Weekend Extras:
• Tube Rentals
• Mocktails & FoodA whole day to Stay & Play
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Visit Gilchrist Blue
Announcement
R.B.K. Gilchrist Blue Springs (Currently Closed for Upgrades)
*All adventures now launching from Poe Springs Park *
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Special Events
Come and find a treasure! Or just peruse handmade goods until something inspires you. Either way, you’ll have the chance to eat some delicious food and enjoy refreshing mocktails, while lapping up some sunshine before taking a soak in the spring.
Vendor Spaces are Limited
All Adventures
Why Choose Us
•5 Star Customer Service • Eco-friendly
• Family Friendly • Pet Friendly • Real Human Assistance • Top Tier River Knowledge
• Customizable Paddle Opportunities • Multi-faceted Adventure Company
• Professionalism & Customer First Policies • We Use Our Own Equipment
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Stay Personally Active On The River
Top Side Ride is the shortest and most tranquil Adventure.
Only 2 miles of downriver paddling taking an average of 1.5 hours to complete
You are shuttled at the beginning of your Adventure and you paddle back down to Poe Springs Boat Ramp to finish. $35 - $85
Bridge to Bridge is the longest and most scenic Adventure.
10 miles of downriver paddling taking an average of 6 hours to complete
You are shuttled at the beginning of your Adventure and you then you paddle all the way downriver to Santa Fe River Park (47 Bridge) to wait on your return shuttle back to Poe Springs Park to finish. $35 - $90
8 Springs in 8 Miles® is the most memorable, famous, and spring packed Adventure on the Santa Fe River
8 miles of downriver paddling taking an average of 4.5 hours to complete
You start right at Poe Springs Ramp and paddle downriver visiting at least 8 iconic springs along the way. $30 - $80
Click the button below to learn even more about each trip
Mocktails
Pairs nicely with the slow smoked BBQ that we also serve inside the park. These signature mocktails keep you refreshed and satisfied during the hot days of summer. Purchase a Low & Slow cup and get discounted refills for the whole summer. Fresh fruit and secret ingredients make for a delicious and refreshing way to cool down. At Poe Springs Park are Mocktails are offered at the Low & Slow Almost Bar & Grill and also at Springside.
Always check our specialty flavors for our newest concoctions but currently we have the following:
• Santa Fe Splash (Strawberry Lemonade)
• Dixie Delight (Blueberry Lemonade)
• Peachy Poe (Peach Lemonade)
• River Rush (Blackberry RedBull)
• Mojito Water (Refreshing Mojito Style Water SUGAR)
• Poe-Colada (Real fruit blended juice)
Super Tasty BBQ Co.
Super Tasty knows how to do BBQ right. It is a slow and pure smoke with the pulled pork, the dogs, the beef, on everything and then deliciously pairing it with other flavors like southern slaw, or chili, or rich melted cheese.
Always check our specialty items, but our current offerings are as follows:
• Pulled Pork Sandwich
• Porky Paddler (Pulled Pork & Southern Slaw)
• Peachy Poe (Peach Lemonade)
• River Rush (Blackberry RedBull)
• Mojito Water (Refreshing Mojito Style Water SUGAR)
• Poe-Colada (Real fruit blended juice)
