Manatee & Fanning Springs State Parks

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Manatee & Fanning Springs State Parks

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  • Home
  • Manatee Springs
    • Kayaks, Canoes, SUPs
    • Aggregation Station
    • Manatee Tour
  • Glamping
    • Glamping Overview
    • FAQs
    • Photo Gallery
    • Cancellation Policies
  • Fanning Springs
    • The Watering Hole
  • We're Hiring!
  • Events
    • Trunk or Treat 2023

Equipment Rental Info

Single Kayaks

Maximum passengers: 1 person

Maximum weight:  325 lbs

2 Hour Rate: $30 + tax

Full Day Rate: $55 + tax

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Tandem Kayaks

Maximum passengers: 2 people

Maximum weight:  500 lbs

2 Hour Rate: $55 + tax

Full Day Rate: $75 + tax

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Canoe Rentals

Maximum passengers: 3 person *see note below*

Minimum Age: 5 years old

Maximum weight:  500 lbs

2 Hour Rate: $55 + tax

Full Day Rate: $75 + tax

Third Person Fee: $20 + tax


*Note- Canoes are much less stable than tandem kayaks. Further, if you tip a canoe over, it will fill up with water and sink. A flipped kayak will still float. If you have never been in a canoe, or are not confident paddling a canoe, please rent a kayak.*

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SUPs and Hybrids

Maximum passengers: 1 person

Maximum weight:  200 lbs

2 Hour Rate: $35 + tax

Full Day Rate: $60 + tax

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Registered Camper Overnight Rentals

If you are registered to stay in the park overnight, you may opt to rent any of the equipment above overnight for an additional fee of $20 in addition to the "Full Day Rate" listed above. 

River Trips

We do not directly offer transportation for river trips. However, we do recommend that you contact Anderson Outdoor Adventures for information on river trips. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Check below for commonly asked questions. 

Reservations are eligible for a refund if cancelled more than 7 days prior to the reservation date. 


Between3-7 days prior to the reservation date, reservations are eligible for a 50% refund, or rescheduling without penalty. 


Once within 48 hours of reservation date, reservation on non-refundable and non-transferrable. 


We allow parents to make informed decisions based on their child's ability. We do not recommend children younger than 8 years old paddling in their own vessel unless they have extensive experience. 


Children of any age may sit in a vessel with a parent as long as they have a properly fitted, US Coast Guard approved life jacket. 


We do allow dogs to ride in our vessels. HOWEVER, we strongly recommend against this unless your dog has been trained for this specific activity. Small dogs in the water become susceptible to natural predators. 


The Aggregation Station open at 10:00am. We are usually set-up a little earlier, so feel free to come by as early as 9:30. 


All rentals are due back by according to the amount of time reserved with the latest return time of 4:00pm. Late returning paddlers will be charged a late fee of $1 per minute beyond the return time. 


It is important that you return when planned. If you are late to return, we begin search and rescue measures.  


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