The Loxahatchee River is Florida's first federally designated "Wild and Scenic River." Explore with our guide this unique river that defines the undisturbed qualities of Jupiter. You will quickly understand why the Federal Government chose this river, above all others, to receive that designation. Visiting the Loxahatchee River is visiting 1800's Florida. You will learn history, see wildlife, and put names to plants along the shore.

Recent archaeological digs have uncovered indications that the banks of the river were populated as far back as 2,500 years ago. More recently, Seminoles settled where Riverbend County Park presently exists, which has now become a Designated Historical District. Here, Apeika (Sam Jones), a Seminole canoe builder, lived and eventually fought U.S. troops and Tennessee Volunteers at the First and Second Battles of the Loxahatchee.

Your guide will explore with you the Battlefield sites, Seminole settlements and the old military road leading from Fort Jupiter to Lake Okeechobee. Next, we will canoe the "Wild and Scenic" section of the river, watching for animals and talking about the mixture of Tropical and Subtropical vegetation. Great birding opportunities abound along the Loxahatchee.

Dates
During the winter and spring months you may wish to join one of our scheduled trips.
Call for reservations - toll free 1-888-272-1257

Fees
Visa/Master Card/Discover card accepted. $45 per person includes one guide per party, 2 people per canoe.

Canoe Outfitters of Florida offers self guided canoeing and kayaking adventures on the National Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee River in Jupiter, Florida. We also offer canoeing, kayaking and biking adventures in the highly acclaimed Riverbend Park of Palm Beach County, known as “The Jewel of Palm Beach County Parks”. Our retail store is stocked with items for your trip including water shoes, dry bags, disposable cameras, snacks, drinks and souvenir items, hats, and t-shirts. Come by today! Reservations are recommended during the weekends and holidays. Hours of Operation: Weekdays 9am -5pm; Weekends 8am-5pm Closed Tuesday and Wednesday Closed New Years, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Open Memorial Day and Labor Day DIRECTIONS: DIRECTIONS: We are located on the south side of Indiantown Road (Rt 706) in Riverbend County Park; one mile west of I-95 exit 87B and Turnpike exit 116 (Jupiter exit). Canoe Outfitters Retail Store • Self-guided Expeditions • About Our River • Designated as a Florida Secret!