Suwannee River Outpost

Live Oak, Florida

Overnight Trips

Pitch a tent on a multi-day river trip.

Overnight trips are available for the Suwannee and North Withlacoochee Rivers, with rentals, drop-offs, pickups, and shuttle support from the Outpost.

Pitch a tent

Bring your own boat or rent from the Outpost.

Whether you have your own boat and just need transportation or you are renting Outpost canoes, the Outpost can help get you on the river. They can drop you off and, if necessary, pick you up.

Canoe rental per day is $50 for trips from 2 to 5 days and $40 for trips more than 5 days. If your trip requires both a drop-off and pickup, both charges apply.

Shuttles to and from Florida State Parks may incur a $5 fee in addition to the shuttle fee.

Troy Spring

Troy Spring meeting the Suwannee River

Troy Spring meets the Suwannee River, a scenic landmark on longer downriver routes.

Branford

Branford Boat Ramp and Spring on the Suwannee River

Branford Boat Ramp and Spring is a downriver take-out area for longer Suwannee routes.

Long Trip

Sunset on the Suwannee River during a longer canoe trip

Sunset on the Suwannee River during a longer trip with more river time and remote scenery.

Potential manatee sightings

Springs, wildlife, and remote water.

Longer downriver trips can reach clear springs and quiet habitat that day trips do not cover. Wildlife sightings, including manatees, are never guaranteed, but more time on the river can create unforgettable moments.

Sample overnight trips

Popular 1–2 day route examples.

A few potential 1–2 day trips are listed below, but longer trips are possible. The Outpost can pick up and drop off along the Suwannee and its tributaries, from swamp to Gulf.

DistanceTimeDescription1 person2 people
38 miles2 nightsCone Bridge to Outpost$240$260
35 miles2 nightsWhite Springs to Gibson Park$280$330
22 miles1 nightWhite Springs to Outpost$170$190
13 miles1 nightPine Grove to Outpost$160$190
13 miles1 nightOutpost to Gibson Park$160$190
21 miles1 nightOutpost to S.R. State Park$170$190

Suwannee River shuttles

Shuttle rate chart.

Shuttle pricing is based on shuttles ending or starting at the Outpost. If using your own vessels and meeting away from the Outpost, prices may be adjusted according to drive time.

Mile MarkerLocationDrive 1-WayRiver MilesBase 1p2 ppl3 ppl4+ ppl / person
264-289KF2hr 15min115-120$250$260$270$70
259-264SC1hr 45min110-115$199$220$240$65
244SFSP / SILL1hr 15min81.5$150$180$195$50
237LG1hr 5min85$125$140$165$45
222FG1hr67.5$115$130$150$40
202RL50min53.5$115$130$150$40
198HB40min47.5$90$100$120$35
186.5CB55min38$100$120$135$40
177.5BS40min29$90$100$120$35
171WS30min22.5$75$90$105$30
164BSL35min15.5$75$90$105$30
161.5PG30min13$65$80$90$25
159 / 157.5DR (WFRC)25/30min10.5 / 9$65$80$90$25
154.5CBR30min6$50$70$84$25
152.5DC25min4$40$60$75$20
150SS15min1.5 - 2$25$40$45$10
148.5SOS0
142.5BR25min6$55$80$90$25
141HCRC50min7.5$115$130$150$40
135.5GP30min13$55$80$90$25
130.5BOT45min18$100$120$135$40
127.5SP35min21$75$90$105$30
124.5AS35min24$75$90$105$30
113DP45min35.5$100$120$135$40
103LBS50min45.5$105$130$150$45
98TELFRD / Hal Adams45min50.5$115$130$150$40
95.5PSRC50min53$120$140$165$50
92RDV50min56.5$120$140$165$50
90.5RS45min58$100$120$135$40
85ATRC1hr63.5$115$130$150$40
79PO1hr69.5$115$145$150$45
78BF50min72.5$120$150$165$45
67Santa Fe / Ellie Ray's1hr81.5$120$150$165$45
34.5FS1hr 5min114.5$130$150$165$45
25MS1hr 5min123.5$130$150$165$45
4SUW1hr 45min144.5$199$220$240$65

Prices are per rented canoe or kayak. If renting more than one vessel, shuttle price per person is reduced. Discounted shuttle rates are available for children 6 and under.

North Withlacoochee shuttles

North Withlacoochee shuttle rates.

Shuttle riders with their own boats can use the per-person fee below based on group size.

River MilesLocation1234+
Put In Fee
66Hwy 94$150$85$60$45
34Nankin Rd.$125$70$50$35
27Hwy 145$105$60$40$35
22Hwy 150$90$55$35$30
12Hwy 6$90$55$35$30
10Madison County B.R.$90$55$35$30
8Wiggins Landing$90$55$35$30
Pick Up Fee
0Suwannee River St. Park$70$45$30$25

Discounts

Military discount: 20% available for eligible guests. Mention discount eligibility when booking.

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