Explore nature along the Holmes Creek Canoe Trail and the Choctawhatchee River
Holmes Creek and the Choctawhatchee River are two of the most diverse paddles in the Northwest Florida Panhandle area. These journeys are abundant with wildlife including turtles, fish and a variety of birds including blue heron, ibis, egrets, warblers and woodpeckers.
Holmes Creek Canoe Livery offers tandem aluminum canoes for rent. The livery will drop you off and pick you up at a variety of locations depending on how long a journey you wish to take.
Holmes Creek:
2-4 hour trip: $30
4-8 hour trip: $45
Overnight camping trip: $60 (2 days, 1 night, 20-30 miles)
Choctawhatchee River:
One day trip (per canoe): $45
Camping trip, 2 days, 1 night: $60
The trips are planned and priced anywhere from Pittman Creek Landing on Highway 2 to Cowford Bridge on Highway 20 in Ebro.
All trips are priced for two adults
• $10 additional per person
• Children 12 and under free
• Youth group and church groups call for discounted rates.
Guided Swamp Tours: Great opportunity for hunting, fishing and photography.
Groups received 10% discount.
No glass bottles.
Holmes Creek Canoe Livery is located at SR 79 North of the Vernon Bridge.
To find it, drive into the Vernon Park and boat landing
The livery provides shuttle service for $10 for those with their own boat.
Tel: 850-210-7001, 850-956-2074
To learn more about Holmes Creek: Click Here
Posted under Eco tourism adventure, Kayak/Canoe, Nature, Outdoor Family Fun
This post was written by Walton Outdoors on June 1, 2010
