Canoe Outpost-Peace River, Inc. has specialized in outdoor adventure on the historic Peace River in southwest Florida since 1969, making it Florida’s oldest and largest canoe outfitter. Located right on the banks of the Peace River in Arcadia, the business offers a genuine “slice of old Florida” experience.
Canoe and kayak rentals are available for half-day, full-day, or overnight wilderness trips, with the easy-paddling Peace River well suited to all ages and abilities. Guests can paddle, swim, view wildlife, hunt for fossils, fish, and picnic along the banks, taking in towering moss-draped cypress trees and soaring birds. Shuttle service is included, and the Outpost is genuinely pet-friendly, welcoming dogs in the canoes and kayaks; children 12 and under riding in the middle of a canoe paddle free.
The business offers private picnic and camping areas exclusively for its guests along the river, with camping gear deliverable directly to a reserved spot on the riverbank if desired, plus catering and campsite concierge services. Group discounts are available for Weekday visitors, Seniors, Military, EMTs, Law Enforcement, and Firefighters.
Guest reviews are largely positive, describing an enjoyable trip full of wildlife with friendly, helpful staff, though at least one recent reviewer raised a significant safety concern involving low water levels, alligators, and difficulty reaching support during a thunderstorm — worth being aware of and confirming current conditions directly before booking.
Hours run daily 8am-4:30pm (Monday-Friday) or 8am-5pm (weekends).
For paddlers near Arcadia, Florida looking for a genuinely historic, more than 55-year established canoe and kayak outfitter on the Peace River, Canoe Outpost-Peace River offers a well-equipped operation, though recommend confirming current water and safety conditions directly given recent mixed feedback.
