Kayaking on Econfina Creek

Posted by Beverly Hill Jun 9, 2009

This past weekend I got to take a kayak down Econfina Creek and explore its hidden crystal clear springs.

We got a bit of a late start. We didn't actually get to put our boats into the water until 10:30. The people we were supposed to be meeting decided to cancel their plans, so it was just me, Kris, and a friend. The creek was up a bit due to recent rains, but still easy enough to paddle comfortably, and it wasn't long before we'd paddled into the first spring area.

We continued downstream to visit as many of the springs as we were able to find. There are 11 springs with 36 vents along the creek, and the highlight of the trip is a large spring system that has several vents. It is a great place to stop for lunch and a swim, which is exactly what we did. After about an hour exploring the spring, we set off for our pickup point at the Hwy 388 Bridge. Total trip time was about 4 hours.

If you'd like to visit Econfina Creek and explore the springs, contact the Econfina Creek Canoe Livery. Their information is contained in the link above.