Canoe Outpost

Canoe Outpost is located on the banks of the Peace River two miles west of Arcadia off State Road 70. It is right behind the Peace River campgrounds and is known by many as the best canoeing spot in Florida. The population is filled with wildlife and many families come to explore the area and learn how to canoe and kayak. There are guides who will take visitors on a canoe tour of the area. Paddlers can get off of their canoe or kayak and enjoy activities like fishing, swimming, and hiking.

The Gardener outpost has plenty of services including restrooms, showers, hosing off stations, waste disposal and parking. The outpost is open every day except Christmas day.

The river is a fresh water river and is home to many wildlife creatures such as deer, bobcats, otters, bears, turtles and several types of fish. Canoers will enjoy very beautiful scenery as they paddle down the river. The camping location has several spots for individual and multiple campers. The location is popular so reservations are required ahead of time. The atmosphere is friendly and the people who live in the area are very welcoming of tourists as long as they are kind to the area.