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Canoe Escape, Tampa, FL

  • Address 9335 East Fowler Avenue
    Thonotosassa, FL 33592
    United States
  • Phone number+1 813 986 2067
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If you're looking to get away from the standard vacation spots of Florida, be sure to check out Canoe Escape. Once there you can experience an exciting outdoor adventure or explore the quiet scenery of the Hillsborough River, all from the safety of your kayak or canoe. As you drift downstream you might glimpse a wandering deer, a wild hog, or even a sunbathing aligator. Leisurely independent tours can be booked, as well as guided tours, where an experienced staff member will show you the ins and outs of the swamp reserve. So whether you're going it alone or having a family outing you'll be sure to have an experience you'll never forget. Various trips are offered so check out the website for details.

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yelp Reviews ( 2 Reviews see all ) Top

Deke K.

(Rating: 5.0) 

by Deke K. on August 2, 2009

a great canoe escape. I especially like the two hour run from Sargeant Park. You first canoe upstream into a wide stream where you see a dozen alligators,...

Sally L.

(Rating: 5.0) 

by Sally L. on May 19, 2009

A friend was visiting from out of state & said he wanted to see an alligator or two, so we decided to take him on a canoe trip down the Hillsborough...

Trekaroo Reviews ( 1 Review ) Top

 by  GPP_FL  on  2008-06-19

Canoeing on the Hillsborough River is a great way to explore local ecology. Ibises, alligators, ospreys, and herons course among the gigantic o...

Trip Advisor Reviews ( 6 Reviews ) Top

“Awesome Canoeing”

 by  Keway  on  2009-03-01

Canoe Escape was a great place to go to for canoeing. We saw a number of birds, turtles, fish, and alligators - 3 which were larger than 8 feet...

“Great Canoe Trip”

 by  dkoitz  on  2009-01-04

Did this trip on 1/2/09. Did tour 1 & 2 which they call trip #4. After paying for the tour they take you by school bus about 10-15 min to the d...

“Must See”

 by  kipkayak  on  2008-11-11

The Hillsborough River is a must see if you are in the Tampa area and are a canoer, kayaker or nature-lover. While I'm fortunate enough to live...

“Great canoe/kayak trip for the adventurous”

 by  generatorman  on  2008-04-20

My girlfriend an I recently spent four nights in Tampa doing various vactionlike activities including the standard beach excursions as well swi...

“Thrill of a Lifetime!”

 by  TorontoJet  on  2008-01-26

Hello, My wife and I also took the Canoe Escape excursion this past October and unlike the other posting, we ABSOLUTELY LOVED it! I think maybe...

“never again.”

 by  aliceNewJersey  on  2007-07-26

If you are looking for a thrilling nature experience this is the trip for you, if you are crazy. Please keep in mind, that although nothing ter...

CitySearch Reviews ( 1 Review ) Top

Find Hillsborough's natural oasis through its waterways.

 by  Contributor  on  2003-08-18

The Scene Get carried away in a canoe or kayak to escape into one of Central Florida's wildest nature preserves. The tea-colored current g

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