Canoe Outpost-Peace River/Camping Info
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When was the last time you... ate a S'more, slept in a tent, or looked at a sky filled with a million stars? Relive those childhood memories or help your kids create their own memories. Camping on the banks of the Peace is an experience you'll never forget.
The trip descriptions are starting from the north put-in and going downstream, south, as the river flows, to the take-out. We bus you upriver and you paddle downstream back to your vehicles. The blue letters below indicate start and end of trip. Green letters indicate designated camping area if applicable, if there is no green lettering, campsites are first come, first serve. New info: Blue mileages are 2008 updated mileages.  Click on River Mileages for more info. Camping at Gardner South and Oak Hill on Canoe Outpost property is available for Canoe Outpost customers only, not available to the general public. All property along the Peace River is private property except at the public boat ramps. Property owners including Canoe Outpost will make you leave if you are camped on their property without permission. Canoe Outpost staff will show you a map of other possible campsites on the lower stretch at your time of check-in if you do not want to camp on Outpost property. Go to Canoe Availability for current departure times. Always call first and make a reservation. Need to check the daily run schedule for 8 mile and 12 mile overnight runs. Go to Day Runs for departure times. When calling to make reservations, please indicate which trip you want by description.
The following runs are our overnight standard trips, all are priced the same for two days and one night.
1.)  Zolfo Springs (Pioneer Park) to Arcadia (33 miles): Come to Arcadia, check-in and park. We transport you upriver to Zolfo Springs. Camping on the first night (19.5 miles section) is anywhere on the right hand side of the river (west side), down by the water, camp at Canoe Outpost Oak Hill the second night. You take your camping gear with you. Paddle downstream back to Arcadia to your vehicles. No end of trip bus rides. This is a 3 day trip at least unless the water is about two feet above normal, then it can be done in 2 days. This is for those who want to do more paddling than camping.
2.)  Zolfo Springs (Pioneer Park) to Gardner (19.5 miles): This is the most popular overnight run. Though this is the normal 2 day/1 night run, you can also do it in 3 days and 2 nights, just camp in the same spot for both nights. We take you upriver to Zolfo Springs and you canoe downstream to Gardner. You take your camping gear with you. Camping is anywhere on the right hand side of the river (west side), down by the water. You always park in Gardner, end of the trip. Check-in at Gardner is only during Spring and Fall and if we are busy so you need to double check which office you need to go to. Weekdays, always come to Arcadia. When in doubt, come to Arcadia. Canoe Outpost has restrooms and trash disposal at end of trip in Gardner.  
3.) Gardner to Gardner/Upstream: Check-in Arcadia, then drive to Gardner to park and depart from Gardner. Paddle upstream to into Zolfo Springs stretch, camp anywhere on left-hand side. Paddle back to Gardner when done, back to your vehicles in Gardner.  You take your camping gear with you. Check-in procedures for Gardner to Gardner.
4.) Gardner to Arcadia/Upstream (12+ miles): Check-in and park in Arcadia. We take you upriver by bus to Gardner. Paddle upstream to into 19.5-mile stretch, camp anywhere on left-hand side. When done, paddle back to Arcadia (12 miles) the last as a normal day run, back to your vehicles in Arcadia. You take your camping gear with you.  
5.) Gardner to Gardner/Gardner South: Check-in and pay in Arcadia then you drive to Gardner to park and depart from Gardner. Paddle downstream (just a short distance) from Gardner to camp on left hand-side south of Gardner on Canoe Outpost property. Paddle upstream back to your vehicles in Gardner when done on. Paddle up and down the river from your campsite to get some paddling in. You take your camping gear with you. More camping than canoeing. 
6.) Gardner to Arcadia/Gardner South (12 miles): Check-in and park in Arcadia. We take you upriver by bus to Gardner and you paddle downstream to camp within the first 20 minutes on the left-hand side south of Gardner on Canoe Outpost property. Paddle up and down the river from your campsite. Next day continue paddling downstream to Arcadia (10+ miles) and back to vehicles in Arcadia. You take your camping gear with you.
7.) Gardner to Arcadia/Brownville (12 miles):  Check-in and park in Arcadia. We take you upriver by bus to Gardner and you paddle downstream (4 miles) toward Arcadia, make camp just above Brownville bridge on any of the sandbars and beaches or right around the bridge. These sites are first come, first serve, open to public. Next day paddle down to Arcadia (8 miles) and back to vehicles in Arcadia. Must stay down by the water. You take your camping gear with you.
8.) Gardner to Arcadia/Oak Hill (12 miles): Check-in and park in Arcadia. We take you upriver by bus to Gardner and you paddle downstream to Canoe Outpost-Oak Hill (7.75 miles downstream) to make camp at a reserved site. Next day paddle downstream to Arcadia (4.25 miles), back to vehicles in Arcadia. We can guarantee a campsite as long as supply lasts. We can deliver your camping gear to your site or you take it with you, call for details. This is the standard 12 mile day run.
9.) Brownville to Arcadia/Oak Hill (8 miles): Check-in and park in Arcadia. We take you upriver by bus to Brownville and you paddle downstream to Canoe Outpost-Oak Hill (3.75 miles downstream) to make camp at a reserved site. Next day paddle downstream to Arcadia (4.25 miles), back to vehicles in Arcadia. We can guarantee a campsite as long as supply lasts. We can deliver your camping gear to your site or you take it with you, call for details. This is the standard 8 mile run.
 
Any of the above standard two day/one night runs are:
$75.00 per canoe for two people plus tax 
We offer group, church, and youth discounts, see Specials
 
Reservations required.
800-268-0083
Other Trips Available
Only for the experienced paddlers or those wanting to work hard really hard. Reports are  that there are tons of downed trees and part of the river is clogged above Wauchula. River condition reports are welcome. Contact peacepaddler@canoeoutpost.com
Ft. Meade to Arcadia (Approx.57 miles): Come to Arcadia, check-in and park. We transport you upriver to Ft. Meade, the start . Camping on the first night, Ft. Meade to Zolfo Springs (24 mile section) is anywhere you can find, down by the water. Sites are limited. This is the wild and wooly section of the river, experienced paddlers only. (19.5 miles section) is anywhere on the right hand side of the river (west side), down by the water, camp at Canoe Outpost Oak Hill the second night. You take your camping gear with you. Paddle downstream back to Arcadia to your vehicles. No end of trip bus rides. This is a 4 day trip at least. Call 800-268-0083 for pricing.
Ft. Meade to Gardner (Approx.43.5 miles): Come to Arcadia, check-in and park. We transport you upriver to Ft. Meade, the start . Camping on the first night, Ft. Meade to Zolfo Springs (25 mile section) is anywhere you can find, down by the water. Sites are limited. This is the wild and wooly section of the river, experienced paddlers only. On the next leg of your trip, Zolfo Springs to Gardner (19.5 miles section), camping is anywhere on the right hand side of the river (west side), down by the water. You take your camping gear with you. Paddle downstream back to Gardner to your vehicles. No end of trip bus rides. This is a 3 day trip at least. Call 800-268-0083 for pricing.
Wauchula (Crews Park) to Arcadia (Approx.37.5 miles in Boy Scout Merit Badge lingo): Come to Arcadia, check-in and park. We transport you upriver to Wauchula. Camping on the first night (19.5 miles section) is anywhere on the right hand side of the river (west side), down by the water, camp at Canoe Outpost Oak Hill the second night. You take your camping gear with you. Paddle downstream back to Arcadia to your vehicles. No end of trip bus rides. This is a 3 day trip at least unless the water is about two feet above normal, then it can be done in 2 days. Call 800-268-0083 for pricing.
Wauchula (Crews Park) to Gardner (Approx.24 miles, 19.5 mile trip with a bonus 4 miles!): We take you upriver to Wauchula and you canoe downstream to Gardner. You take your camping gear with you. Camping is anywhere on the right hand side of the river (west side), down by the water. Paddle downstream to Gardner, back to your vehicle. This is a two day trip at least. Call 800-268-0083 for pricing.
Please....No Glass Containers which means no glass beer bottles! 
We do not have glass or plastic recycling in this area and glass is a problem, on and off the river. 
Please note: glass bottles, plastic bottles, and cans thrown into firepits do not burn!
 
We will not load coolers that are 80 qts. or larger (the big white marine coolers) on our buses. Coolers that big do not fit in canoes and canoes are not designed for coolers that size. The largest compartment in the canoe is 31" x 28"
 
We also do not allow motors of any type on our canoes and it is against state law to have any type of motor on our canoes, even trolling motors. We won't load them, we won't transport them. If we find out you put a motor on our canoe you will be charged a $50.00 service fee. Don't even try to sneak it on at the boat ramp. We're watching. The motor brackets are tearing up the canoes. If you have your own canoe with a motor you need to make other arrangements for transporting your motor, we do not allow electric or gas motors or cans of gas or batteries on our buses.
 
Everyone needs to bring some WD40 just in case they step on fire ants. WD40 will stop the sting and the sores from developing if applied immediately to affected areas. Bring some Amdro or similar product to help get rid of the fire ants. Keep an eye on your food and especially don't throw food on the ground, it will attract the ants. Please don't use or place any chemicals near the water!
When camping at Oak Hill or any area, make sure you put your trash up high and your food in varmint proof containers. The masked bandits are getting brazen. Remember, there are other campers on the river, keep the noise down, no fireworks, and be considerate of others!
Run Length, Leisure Paddle Times, Check-in/Departure Times 
Call first to verify times and check-in location. Location and departure times can vary because of season and water levels. Check-in times for the 19.5 mile on Saturday mornings in Gardner (confirm which office first) require you get to the Outpost at least one hour prior to departure. You need 1/2 hour to check-in and 1/2 hour to load. Anyone checking in less than 1/2 hr. before their scheduled departure will have to wait for the next run that has room for them. We can't hold the bus for latecomers and make everyone else wait.
Gardner has free primitive camping the night before on weekdays for groups of 8 or more canoes doing an overnight run.  Gardner also has free primitive camping on Friday nights for those going out on Saturday morning on the overnight early runs (6:30  am & 8:00 am only). Overnight camping the night before a day trip for groups of 10 or more canoes is also available for a fee. Reservations are required and you need to call ahead for details and restrictions.
Note: Prices are based on having the canoe for two days and one night and not mileage length of trip. Price include all transportation fees, use of canoe for two days and one night, parking, use of facilities including camping, 2 paddles per canoe, lifejacket for each person, boat cushion for each person, trash disposal, and river map.  This is with your camping gear. Kids, 12 & under, as extra people in the canoe are free. Extra person, 13 and older, in middle of canoe, add $10.00 per day per canoe. Add $25.00 plus tax for each additional day for each canoe. Prices are plus 7% sales tax if applicable. On all overnight runs you can keep the canoe till closing time in Arcadia . Need to be back to the dock in Arcadia by 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and 6:00 p.m. on weekends. In Gardner,  you need to return the canoe by designated times determined at check-in. If there aren't many canoes coming in at Gardner, the return time will be 2 p.m. or 4 p.m., we'll determine that when you check-in. Your vehicle is always parked at the end of the trip in either Arcadia or Gardner, no end of trip bus rides! 

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