Explore Hillsborough County's wild side by canoe or kayak
Try a leisurely paddle, swift-moving journey, or a bit of an adventure on Hillsborough County's rivers, creeks and waterways.
Rentals and fees
Note that canoe and kayak rentals may be suspended or stopped early when small craft advisories are issued for locals waterways.
Canoes and kayaks are available for rent at several County parks. Boats can be rented on site at the park's entry station. Parks with rentals are designated in the list below.
- Local rental (one park) for up to four hours: $25
- Hourly fee for each additional hour: $10
*Fees include tax
Best canoeing and kayaking spots
- Alderman's Ford Conservation Park
- Camp Bayou Nature Preserve
- Cockroach Bay Preserve
- E.G. Simmons Park (rentals available)
- Edward Medard Park (rentals available)
- John B. Sargeant Conservation Park
- Lake Conservation Park (rentals available)
- Lake Rogers Conservation Park
- Lettuce Lake Park (rentals available)
- Lithia Springs Conservation Park
- Morris Bridge Conservation Park
- Riverview Civic Center
- Trout Creek Wilderness Park
- Upper Tampa Bay Park (rentals available)