There are over 5 miles of navigable waterways within the park.
Private canoes/kayaks - launch from Picnic Island (view map)
Canoes/kayaks rented from Canoe Outfitters - launch from behind Canoe Outfitters' trailer
NOTE - These trails are navigable during normal to high water times. During drought conditions these trails close, due to lack of water.
Bring Your own canoe/kayak or rent from Canoe Outfitters
Call (561) 746-7053 or visit www.canoeoutfittersofflorida.com[External Link]
National Wild and Scenic Loxahatchee River
Upper Section – Paddle under cypress canopy down stream then paddle back upstream
Approximately 2 hours round trip paddling time to Masten Dam
Approximately 3 hours round trip paddling time to Turnpike
Full River Trip – Paddle under cypress canopy down stream, continue past Trapper Nelsons to where the river opens into the tidal zone. Portage near the canoe rental boat ramp in Jonathan Dickenson State Park.
Loxahatchee River is 8 miles long and takes approximately 5 to 7 hours.
Canoe Outfitters offers this trip on weekends only and will provide transportation back to Riverbend Park.
Visitors with private canoes/kayaks will need to provide their own transportation back to Riverbend Park or paddle back down river.
Riverbend Park
canoe trail
Wild and Scenic
Loxahatchee River
Contact Information
Riverbend Park
9060 Indiantown Road
Jupiter, Florida 33478 Google Maps
(561) 966-6617
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