Florida Man Grove Kayak Rentals and Tours

Explore the Julington Creek Preserve with a kayak rental or kayak tour !

Kayaking through a narrow, wooded waterway with leafless trees and patches of green water lilies

Explore the natural beauty of Julington Creek Preserve by kayak—one of the top recreational experiences enjoyed daily by Florida locals. Whether you choose a rental or a guided tour, you’ll paddle through a serene landscape of majestic cypress trees, glassy waters, and a vibrant ecosystem teeming with native plants and wildlife.

Home to a rich variety of aquatic, bird, and land species, the Cypress Forest within Julington Creek Preserve offers a rare glimpse into the unique environment that feeds into the St. Johns River.

Your journey will be led by your very own expert “Florida Man” guide, ready to help you craft a memorable adventure from one of three scenic launch points in the preserve. There’s no better way to connect with nature—and experience the wild, authentic side of North Florida.

Book your tour or rental today by clicking Book Now below, Learn More about the beautiful, Julington Creek Preserve, or continue on this page below to hear about our services and team.

Our Services

Rentals: Ready to get your “Floridian” On? We offer daily kayak rental windows from any of our 3 great locations around the JCP preserve. Guest are provided with all the equipment needed to get on the water! All Kayaks are monitored with state of the art safety/GPS monitoring to ensure guests can explore the Florida Cypress Grove independently, and safely.

Tours: Would you like to learn more about this beautiful river ecosystem, learn to kayak, or have some unique fun? Tours are available with our Florida Man with several options to choose. Our Tours are typically 1 hour guided tour with an additional hour of free exploration. Check out our Tours page to get a description of the engaging tours we offer.

*IF YOU HAVE A KAYAK CHECK OUT OUR TOUR PAGE TO GET IN ON THE FUN*

Times and locations are subject to change based on tides and weather conditions…after all it IS Florida!

    • Paddle Notes Website: Durbin Creek

    • Durbin Creek is a shady, long, private, kayak trail along the southwest side of the preserve.

    • This Florida Man has seen massive fish, otters, manatees, osprey, red tailed hawks, ducks, and other cypress forest friends in this area.

    • Durbin Creek Kayak Ramp is located near Race Track Road and East Payton Parkway in St. Johns County, FL.

    • Park Website: Palmetto Leaves South

    • Palmetto Leaves South has 3 different kayak routes scattered at various points that allow every level of kayaker to find new experiences and great times.

    • This Florida Man has seen otters, manatees, snapping turtles, crazy big fish, herons, egrets, and other cypress forest friends.

    • PLS Kayak Ramp is located near Old St. Augustine Road and Bartram Park Blvd. in Jacksonville, FL.

    • Park Website: Tommy Hazouri Sr.

    • Tommy Hazouri Sr./Mandarin Park is located at the mouth of the Julington Creek River and offers handicap access to the kayak ramp, which we loving to use to create very special experiences.

    • This Florida Man has seen manatees, massive fish, herons, osprey, egrets, and other St. Johns River friends.

    • THS is located near San Jose Blvd and Mandarin Rd. in Jacksonville, FL.

Location Highlights

View from a kayak on a calm river surrounded by green trees and blue sky.
A peaceful swamp scene with tall trees, green foliage, and clear blue sky reflected on the calm water surface, with a portion of a yellow kayak visible in the lower right corner.
A turtle with a shell resembling a turtle mask resting on aquatic plants near water, in a swamp or pond environment.