Connecting Paddlers to Florida's Water Trails

Welcome to the Florida Paddling Trails Association (FPTA). We are the steward of Florida's paddling trails. FPTA is committed to developing paddling trails, protecting the environment along those trails, and serving as a resource and voice for paddlers. Read more

Our website has information on most water trails in the state including the longest paddling trail in the continental United States, the Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail (CT). You can find details on campsites, launches, sights to see, and facilities along the trails by clicking on the Paddling Trails link on the top bar menu.

 

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 Everglades National Park Coastal Paddling Trail

Sunrise From Graveyard Primitive Campsite

Sunrise From Graveyard Primitive Campsite

ENP Wilderness Camping Map

ENP Wilderness Camping Map

Middle Cape Sable Primitive Campsite

Middle Cape Sable Primitive Campsite

Want to challenge your kayak packing, primitive camping and navigation skills? The Everglades National Park is the wildest segment in Florida where you can experience the magic and rawness of nature. From Everglades City, you have a choice of taking the Wilderness Waterway to Flamingo, or the Gulf coastal route. The area is steeped in rich history, including places like the Smallwood Store in Chokoloskee. Whichever route you chose, planning is key, but you will be rewarded for your efforts. Visit the FPTA website Paddling Trails Region G, Segment 14: Everglades/Florida Bay and Everglades National Park Wilderness Trip Planner for information to get you started.

 

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FPTA’s mission is to develop paddling trails, protect the environment along those trails, and be a resource and voice for paddlers.