SDYC WEKIWA RIVER LAUNCH
Schedule
Sat, 23 Aug, 2025 at 12:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Wekiwa Springs State Park | Apopka, FL
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🛶 Salty Dog Yak Club – Wekiwa River Kayak LaunchWhen: 8/23/25, 9AM
Where: Wekiwa Springs State Park • 1800 Wekiwa Circle, Apopka, FL (about 20 minutes north of Orlando off I‑4 exit 94) 
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đź“Ť Launch Point & Shuttle Options
• Primary Launch: Wekiwa Springs State Park
• Entry fee: $6 per vehicle 
• Paddle from park launch 10.5 mile downstream trail to take‑out at Katie’s Landing or Wilson’s Landing (you must stage a shuttle vehicle) 
• Restrooms available at both put‑in and landing points 
• Alternatives:
• Wekiva Island (Longwood, FL) — launch your own kayak or rent paddles
‑ Launch fee: $10/vessel weekdays, $20 weekends
‑ Parking + shuttle self‑drop: $25 per vehicle 
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🎟 Rental Rates & Amenities
At Wekiwa Springs State Park:
• Canoe or Single kayak: $35 (plus tax) for 2 hours
• Double kayak: $40 (plus tax) for 2 hours  
• Includes paddle, life jacket, whistle as required safety gear  
At Wekiva Island:
• Rentals available half‑day or full‑day only (no hourly rates)
• Entry fee: $5 per person during peak/event times
• On‑site café and craft beer & wine bar; food truck & picnic options 
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🌿 What to Know – Scenic & Wildlife Highlights
• Paddle the National Wild & Scenic Wekiva River, flowing from Wekiwa Springs through lush vegetation and lily-covered waters 
• Experience abundant Florida wildlife—look out for limpkin, herons, alligators, river otter, and manatees 
-Choose among multi-use trails, picnic shelters, restrooms, nature center, and on-site kayak/canoe rentals at Wekiwa Springs State Park  
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Where is it happening?
Wekiwa Springs State Park, 1800 Wekiwa Circle,Wekiwa Springs, Florida, Apopka, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
