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Santa Fe River Adventures
Unforgettable Adventures on Florida’s Santa Fe River
High Springs
Explore the Springs.
Drift the River.
Stay a While.
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
Announcement
R.B.K. Gilchrist Blue Springs will be closed for renovations as of October. 01, 2025. For more information and status updates visit our Blue Springs page and follow us on FaceBook. For rentals and spring activities visit us at our nearby location Poe Springs Park
Magical moments await your discovery
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Special Events & Paddle Adventures
Concerts, Nighttime paddling Adventures, and more to come. Click below to visit the Events Page for information on all Events and specialty Adventures.
These Experiences are Limited, Get your tickets Early
Paddle The River
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Relaxing, novice-level, Downriver Paddle Trips or Out-and-Back 2hr Rentals
All Adventures are self guided and begin at our main location, Poe Springs Park. From here, you will be start your Adventure and either paddle out and back or paddle to your end your location and be shuttled back. All according to your chosen Adventure.
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• 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) and there you will get shuttled back to Poe Springs Park.
Starting at $45 Reserve
• Ginnie Springs Paddle (Nov. 1st) is a 3.5 mile (3-4 hr.) paddle that begins at Poe Springs Ramp and ends at Ginnie Springs Boat Ramp. Comes with a Day Use ticket for Ginnie Springs. Once you are finished, you will get a shuttle ride back to Poe Springs Park Available Starting Nov. 01
Starting at $55 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
Currently Unavailable Due To Renovations
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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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Our Services
Paddling on the Santa Fe River
Paddle Craft Rentals at Gilchrist Blue Springs
Gilchrist Blue Springs Food & Beverages
Paddle Craft Rentals At Poe Springs
Poe Springs Low & Slow Food & Beverages
Poe Springs Clubhouse Venue
Poe Springs Pavilion Rentals
Santa Fe River Shuttle Services
Spring-side Rentals & Services at Poe and Blue
Santa Fe River Souvenirs
Exciting River Events
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
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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This park will close for extensive renovations on October 1st and will remain closed until further notice.
During this time, you can still enjoy our full range of services at our nearby location Poe Springs Park, including:
Full-service Kayak/Canoe/SUP downriver trips
Out-and-back Kayak/Canoe/SUP rentals
In spring tube rentals
Shuttle services
Riverside snacks and mocktails
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Address
7450 NE 60th Street, High Springs, FL
Park Hours
October 1st —— Closed until further notice
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We are still open at Poe Springs Park for spring and river activities Thursday - Monday 9am - 5pm (closed Tuesday & Wednesday)
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