Rum 138 Hours: 9am - 5pm Open Daily and Tuesday by Appointment
Kayak, Paddleboard and Canoe Rentals & Shuttles
Please book appointments in advance.
All rentals include a paddle, whistle, vest, and shuttle service.
Our rental service provides a convenient drop off and pickup service, included in the rental price. We offer both single and double kayaks for rent, as well as canoes and paddleboards. We launch between 9am and 1pm; river trips are completed by 4:30 pm. When your paddle trip is finished, call for a pick-up. We offer shuttle and reverse shuttle options for your own watercraft as well.
For appointments please meet at the Rum 138 building at: 2070 SW County Road 138, Ft. White, FL, 32038
To experience a full day paddle, it's best to have an appointment time between 9am and 11am. On holidays and weekends, reservations are recommended.
Rental Rates Each
Single Kayak: $49
Paddleboard (SUP): $55
Double Kayak: $69
Canoe: $65
*Additional fee for 3-person canoe or 3-seat kayak: $15
*Park Fee: $3 per person
Shuttle Price Per Vessel, One Person
(bring your own boat)
Shuttle Service - 27/Rum/47 $25
Shuttle Service - 441 $35
Shuttle Service - 129 $70
Additional Person (in the bus) $8
*Concierge service available to and from private locations. Please call the Rum 138 office at
(386) 454-4247 for inquiries, pricing and scheduling.
Reservations recommended for weekends and holidays.
Choose your Vessel With Rum 138
Paddleboards
Paddleboards
Paddleboards
Who loves paddleboarding? Well, you're in luck as Rum 138 offers excellent quality paddleboards. Choose between inflatable or hardshell. Rent these favorites with us and enjoy a wonderful peaceful paddle down the scenic Santa Fe River between Fort White and High Springs, Florida.
$55
Kayaks
Paddleboards
Paddleboards
Rent single or tandem kayaks at Rum 138 to enjoy a wonderful day on the water.
We offer a unique selection of kayak options in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. Guests may choose from either
sit-on-top or sit-in vessels. We provide a three-person option for children.
$49 - $69
Canoes
Paddleboards
Canoes
Offering a large selection of canoes, Rum 138 provides guests with this classic river trip option. Spacious and comfortable, paddling the Santa Fe River is easy and fun with a great canoe. Three-seat canoes, lovingly known at Rum 138 as "Big Bertha," are available for rental.
$65 - $80
Choose your Springs & River Trip with Rum 138
All Ages • Large Parties Welcome
*Includes Paddle, Vest, Whistle, and Shuttle Service
*Add time if you plan to explore the springs
River Trip Length Paddle Time
US 27 Bridge to Rum Island 4 miles 1.5 to 2 hours
A perfect combination of paddling and spring tours, Rum 138 guests have plenty of time for leisure and recreation. This beautiful river trip begins at the US 27 Bridge and stretches for four miles downstream to Rum Island Springs Park. Going with the flow of the river, paddlers may stop and tour the natural springs and parks along the route, including more well-known springs such as Poe, Lily, and Rum Island Springs. When the river forks around Rum Island, stay to the right and cruise into Rum Island Park. At this point paddlers may choose to exit at the boat ramp, or extend their trip into Gilchrist-Blue Springs. Remember to return to the boat ramp at Rum Island Park to exit. Gently land boats at the main boat ramp connected to the parking lot, and call Rum 138 for your pick-up. This trip is often booked with a half day rental.
River Trip Length Paddle Time
Rum Island to Santa Fe Park,
(SR 47 Bridge) 6 miles 3.5 hours
Another of Rum 138's half-day paddling trips begins at Rum Island Springs Park and continues westward (downstream) to the Santa Fe Park. Touring world-class springs is a highlight of this option, as guests have river access to Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park and Ginnie Springs, both of which are rated top ten springs in the state of Florida. Enchanting Springs along this tour also include: Devil's Eye, Devil's Ear, July, and Dogwood. A long stretch of beautiful conservation preserve defines the last hour of the paddle to Santa Fe Park. Pick-up is at the boat ramp just before the 47 Bridge, on the left side of the river.
River Trip Length Paddle Time
US 27 Bridge to Santa Fe Park,
(SR 47 Bridge) 10 miles 5 hours
Whether you're a passionate beginner or an experienced paddler, Rum 138's 27 Bridge to 47 Bridge/Santa Fe Park Trip offers access to all of the beloved springs along our 10-mile stretch of river. This trip is a perennial favorite for guests to enjoy a full-day adventure. Starting at the 27 Bridge, you will experience paddling a combined tour of the above-mentioned springs along the Santa Fe River, an Outstanding Florida Waterway (OFW).
Please call us to inquire about options to suit your needs. Every time you visit the river it changes, #neverthesamerivertwice
Santa Fe River and Springs Guided Tour
All ages • 3 Hours • Up to 10 People
*Includes Paddle, Vest, and Shuttle Service
Tour Vessel Price Duration
Single Kayak: $99 3 hours
Join expert guide and owner of Rum 138, Merrillee Jipson, for The Spring Hopper's Delight--a limited-time tour. This one-of-a-kind paddling excursion with Merrillee Jipson offers first-hand perspectives of our wonderful Santa Fe River, its lore, and the current state of its being. Merrillee is a kind and generous environmental advocate for this waterway; she also provides information she has gleaned from attending thousands of government meetings about the Santa Fe River and Florida’s waterways.
Keeping Our River Clean and Safe
You are welcome to bring drinks and snacks along on your river adventure. We ask that you collect your litter and garbage, as it is harmful to our river and wildlife.
To protect your valuables, bring a dry bag or purchase one in our outpost. Our outpost has a small selection of masks and goggles, great for underwater viewing in the springs.
Please Note: some springs are private and charge admission if you go ashore.