Canoe Outpost – Little Manatee River has offered canoe and kayak rentals, tubing, camping, and lodging on the Little Manatee River in southern Hillsborough County, Florida since 1978. Part of the broader Canoe Outpost family, alongside sister locations on the Santa Fe and Suwannee Rivers, the business is conveniently located less than an hour from Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Bradenton, and Sarasota.
Whether guests are first-time paddlers or seasoned paddle sports enthusiasts, the business offers canoe and kayak rentals for both self-guided and guided trips on the Little Manatee River, Cockroach Bay, and the Braden River, along with tubing on the Little Manatee River when conditions allow, and coordination of group trips on other local waterways.
Beyond paddling, the business offers RV and tent camping, group camping, and deluxe cabin rentals, giving guests a genuine getaway destination alongside fishing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and access to nearby attractions. A seasonal “Moonlight Paddles” series returns each year, offering a distinctive nighttime paddling experience.
For paddlers and campers near southern Hillsborough County/Tampa Bay, Florida looking for a genuinely well-established, more than 45-year canoe and kayak outfitter, Canoe Outpost – Little Manatee River offers a comprehensive operation with camping and lodging built in.
