Canoe, Kayak, and Tube Rentals in Milton, FL

Three canoes are sitting on the shore of a river.
Explore the beauty of Northwest Florida by the way of the Blackwater River!

The Original Blackwater Canoe Rental is currently open and ready to serve all of your canoeing, tubing, and kayaking needs. The Blackwater River is the ONLY pristine sand river left in the United States. It is so unique that the State of Florida purchased and designated it as a State Forest. 

Blackwater Canoe Rental is very conveniently located and easy to find. We are only minutes away from Interstate 10, Exit #31 or Exit #45.

Start Your Adventure

Blackwater Canoe Rental offers a complete round-trip service. We meet you at the end point of the river trip, park you, and transport you upstream to the launch point. Towards the end of your trip, you will encounter the Blackwater State Park. It offers large pavilions, restrooms, and outdoor showers. You will end your trip back where your car is parked. Simply beach your canoe, tube, or kayak.
Canoes and Kayaks — Canoe Rental Location by the river in Milton, FL
Canoeing — Group Of People Canoeing in Milton, FL

Rates and Discounts

BLACKWATER CANOE RENTAL is now open year-round for your canoeing pleasure. We offer an exceptionally good group discount on the Blackwater River. We also offer special rates for church groups,
scout troops, military, first responders, and other organizations. This is an awesome place for squadron events and church retreats looking to combine a river trip as well as a cookout, utilizing the beautiful riverside pavilions at the Blackwater State Park. 

The minimum price per canoe is the price of two adults. Children under 12 are free when they ride in the same canoe with 2 paying customers. Visit our Pricing page for more information.

Lodging

Lodging is available nearby for those looking to stay a few days, or for the person just passing through the area that wants to stop off for a short trip and stay the night before continuing their journey. Ask us about nearby cabins, campgrounds, and hotels all conveniently located just minutes away from our location.

Amenities

Visit Blackwater Outpost at the front entrance of the Blackwater River State Park for:
  • Picnic Supplies
  • Sunscreen
  • Souvenirs
  • Beverages
  • Snacks
  • Dry Boxes
  • Litter Bags
  • Ice
  • Waterproof Cameras
  • Sunglasses
  • Flip Flops
  • Much more

Call Us

Please call Blackwater Canoe Rental at (850) 623-0235 to make a reservation or to ask about our rates and discounts. BLACKWATER CANOE RENTAL RESERVATION LINES ARE OPEN 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 7 days a week during the season. We reserve the right to alter schedules due to weather and river conditions. 

Memberships

Service Areas

Visitors from all over America have come to the Blackwater River, but we are not far from these cities. 

Florida: Ft. Walton, Destin, Pensacola, Crestview, Warrington, Perdido Key, Pace, Milton, Century, Navarre, Miramar Beach, Niceville, Laurel Hill, Defuniak Springs, Molino, Sandestin, Grayton Beach, Okaloosa Island, Topsail Beach 

Alabama - Andalusia, Mobile, Eastern Shore, Gulf Shores, Tillmans Corner, Atmore, Flomaton, Orange Beach, Spanish Fort, Foley, Dothan, Loxley, Fairhope, Dolphin Island, Enterprise, Lillian