Paddling at Blue Spring State Park Register

Date and Time:
Sat, Aug 29, 2026; 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM  (Eastern)

Organized By: Florida Chapter

Location: 2100 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763, USA

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Event Organizers:
Stacy Machell Maria Douglas
   dstacy317@gmail.com
   8643782754
Jordan Holaday
   jordan.holaday@sierraclub.org
   7329121800

Join the Florida Chapter for an exciting paddle at Blue Spring State Park! Paddle through spring run and into the beautiful historic waters of the St Johns river. Expect to be out for about two hours on the water. Along with learning about the local history and seeing wildlife, we will make several stops throughout the tour to allow for water breaks. Hang out after for a group lunch hang at the park and a lovely day at the beach!

For those with their own vessels, please meet at 4:30pm at the boat launch (follow road signs), to launch a with our paddlers who will need a boat. Please note that we launch our vessels from a beach. Your feet may get wet during the launch process, so please plan footwear accordingly. We have a limited amount of kayaks paid for our group.  Please indicate if you will need a single, or tandem kayak. Please try to arrive early, as parking fills up fast on weekends.

What to bring:

• Bathing Suit
• Sunscreen
• Towels
• Sun Protective Clothing (ie. Hats & Sun Shirts)
• Water Shoes or Waterproof Sandals
• Waterproof bags and phone cases
• Water Safety Vest (if bringing own vessel)

State Park entry fees not included:
$6.00 2-8 occupant vehicle
$4.00 single occupant vehicle
$2.00 pedestrian

Blue Spring State Park
2100 W. French Ave.
Orange City FL 32763

This outing is being held alongside the Sierra Club-Florida Chapter's Quarterly Meeting taking place in DeLand. Please see our weekend schedule below:

Schedule:

Friday, August 28th
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 
St Johns River Boat Tour
DeBary, FL
*Separate RSVP required - email cassie.dillman@sierraclub.org if interested*

Saturday, August 29th
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Chapter Quarterly Meeting
DeLand Garden Club
*Separate RSVP required - click here to register*

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Blue Springs Paddle
Blue Springs State Park
*Separate RSVP required - click here to register*

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Hike @ Hontoon Island
Hoonton Island State Park
*Separate RSVP required - click here to register*

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Dinner and Pool Party
Tropical Resort & Marina on Lake Beresford

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Night Hike @ Lyonia Preserve
Deltona, FL
*Separate RSVP required - click here to register*

Sunday, August 30th
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
SCFL Executive Committee Meeting
DeLand, FL
*Separate RSVP required - click here to register*

Level: Moderate

Cost: Free

Recommended Items: Bathing Suit, Towels, Sun Protective Clothing (ie. Hats & Sun Shirts), Water Shoes or Waterproof Sandals, Waterproof bags and phone cases, Refillable water bottle