Florida in December ideas to kayak
Hello All, My wife and I are off during the week+ that the kids have off for Christmas break this year and are considering a trip down to Florida. We originally thought Disney but don't think we w...
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rockhillmanor wrote:I can vouch for kayaking at Silver Springs State Park.kfp673 wrote:
H.... I have been researching some of the areas to kayak with Manatees during this time which looks incredible. Please share any thoughts on locations we could go for a week anywhere in Florida. Should we head to the keys, stay up near orlando, etc? Maybe we will hit Disney on the way home just for 1 day but really want to focus on outdoor activities (mainly kayaking) Thanks for any feedback.
Kayaking the springs in north central Florida would be your best bet Hands down. This area is Kayakers heaven! Google the several different springs/rivers in and near 'Dunnellon', FL and 'Crystal River', FL.
Rainbow Springs/River has the most beautiful surreal blue water I have ever seen. You could spend months kayaking the numerous springs/rivers in and around this area. :C
Rock Crusher RV is often mentioned by forum members as a nice place to use as a base camp as is Dunnellon Rainbow State Parks, Goethe State forest, etc. (IMHO stay way away from the Ocala National Forest)
https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Rainbow-Springs
https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Silver-Springs
https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Crystal-River-Preserve
This area of Florida is the best kept secret for recreational RV'ing.:W
Excellent view of the springs, but don't get close to the monkeys!
