8 Springs in 8 Miles
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Poe Springs Club House
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Clear Kayak Tours at Gilchrist Blue
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Blue Springs Hopper
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Tube Rentals
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Poe Springs Catering
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8 Springs in 8 Miles 〰️ Poe Springs Club House 〰️ Clear Kayak Tours at Gilchrist Blue 〰️ Blue Springs Hopper 〰️ Tube Rentals 〰️ Poe Springs Catering 〰️
Kayak, Canoe, Paddle Board, Venue Rentals & Concessions for Santa Fe River,
High Springs
Epic, Eco-Adventures
Relax-Explore-Enjoy
The Clear Springs of FL
What We Do
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Explore the Springs
Paddle Trips
Enjoy the crystal clear natural springs with the top kayak rental company on the Santa Fe River. We operate inside 2 separate parks, offering access to more springs in one short-downriver paddle than anywhere else in the world. Kayaking, Canoeing, & Paddleboarding is available. With some trips offering more than 8 springs to explore
Take a Journey, have an Adventure, make some Memories!
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Stay & Play at Poe
Venues, Catering, Spring Relaxation
Spend your day at the spring and allow the stress to slip away. Rent a pavilion or the Poe Springs Club House and get guaranteed entry into the park. Jump aboard one of our downriver kayak trips and end up back in the same park. You could also rent some tubes for a lazy time in the spring. Even have us cater your event with our slow smoked BBQ and keep it chill with our signature mocktail lemonades.
A whole day to Stay & Play
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Visit Gilchrist Blue
In Park Kayak Rentals
R.B.K. Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park offers a variety of activities for you to enjoy. Hiking, paddling, swimming, and visit the concessions stand to stay energized. Some of the prettiest water on the river with the longest, clear-water spring run on the Santa Fe. Rent a kayak for a couple of hours or go on a guided clear kayak tour and explore the magical nature of the State Park.
Magical moments await your discovery
Paddle The River
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Relaxing, novice-level, down river paddle trips.
All self guided paddle trips begin at our main location, Poe Springs Park. From here, you will be shuttled up or start your trip according to the chosen Adventure.
Starting at only $45
Our newest Santa Fe Paddle is Clear Kayak Tours at Gilchrist Blue Springs. Starting at Gilchrist Blue Springs, your guide will take you on an unforgettable Adventure!
Starting at only $75 pp.
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• Clear Kayak Tours at Gilchrist Blue is a 2+ hour guided paddle starting at Gilchrist Blue Springs and kayaking out to the Santa Fe River, up to Rum Island and back
Starting at $75 pp Reserve
• 8 Springs in 8 Miles is an 8 mile (4-5 hr.) paddle that begins at Poe Springs Boat Ramp, ending at 47 Bridge (Santa Fe River Park)
Starting at $45 Reserve
• Blue Springs Hopper is a 2.5 mile (1.5-2.5 hr.) paddle that begins at Poe Springs Boat Ramp, ending at Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
Starting at $55 Reserve
• Bridge to Bridge is a 10 mile (5-6 hr.) paddle that begins with a shuttle to 27 Bridge, ending at 47 Bridge (Santa Fe River Park)
Starting at $55 Reserve
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• Parking Fee at Gilchrist Blue Springs is $6 a car and even though entry is guaranteed with a reservation, the entry fee must still be paid directly to the state.
• May through September there is a $6 entry fee for Poe Springs Park.
• Make sure that you are not getting out on private land, if you are getting out of your paddle craft.
• Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park charges $2 per person to get out of your paddle craft. (Unless you are on the Blue Springs Hopper Adventure or the Guided Tour)
• Ginnie Springs (which includes Devil’s Ear, Devil’s Eye, Ginnie, Dogwood, Twin, & Deer Springs) charges $15 - $20 per person to get out of your paddle craft and does not allow pets inside their park.
• You may have to wait 30-45 min. for shuttle services at 47 Bridge. Return shuttles begin after 1pm and continue until 5:00
• You may have a long wait for shuttle services at Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park. Return shuttles after 2pm and continue until 5:30. Check-in at the Rental Shack with your paddles and vests to be on the next shuttle.
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Poe Springs
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Volleyball courts, expansive pavilions, naturally clear swimming area, a sandy beach, hiking trails, kayaking, delicious eats, signature lemonade mocktails, and more await inside this perfect park.
For family gatherings, reunions, and groups The Poe Springs Club House is perfect.
Pavillion and Club House Rental comes with guaranteed entry and parking. You can also bundle them with tube rentals, kayak trips, and even catering to save some time and money.
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Summer
April - September: 8am to 8pm
Entry Fees apply from May 1 to September 30th
$6 per vehicle
$1 per pedestrian, bicycle
Winter
October - March 8am to 5pm
No entry fees
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day
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R.B.K. Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
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Volleyball courts, pavilions, a naturally clear swimming area, hiking trails, kayaking, and more await inside this perfect park.
Enjoy a hike to see even more springs and then rent a paddle craft (canoe, kayak, or paddle board) to paddle the spring run out to the Santa Fe River and up to Rum Island, Mermaid Springs, and more.
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Address
7450 NE 60th Street, High Springs, FL
Park Hours
365 days a year 8am to Sunset
Entry Fees
$6 per vehicle
$2 per pedestrian, bicycle
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Rental Hours
9am - 4pm May through September
9am - 2pm October through April
All Rentals are due back by close of Concessions
Concessions Hours
9am - 6pm May through September
9am - 4pm October through April
Rental Prices
All paddle craft is based on 2 hour time blocks
Canoe/Tandem Kayak $50
Single Kayak/Paddle Board $40
Guided Clear Kayak Tour $75 pp
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