What kind of kayak and canoe are there at the Lodge? Where can we go canoeing nearby?
Some people prefer to explore the chain of lakes in front of the cabin in a kayak, and some people prefer a canoe. We provide both options at Grasshopper Lodge.
The kayak provided for our guests’ use at the Lodge is a two-person, sit-in Wilderness kayak with a foot controlled steerable rudder. Paddles and life-vests are provided, and there is a wheeled dolly to make it easy to bring the kayak down to the lake. The kayak is great for paddling around the chain-of lakes at the Lodge, and for fishing in the lakes.
The canoe is a 17' Olde Towne Expedition canoe, big enough to easily hold 2 or 3 people, your dog, and your picnic supplies. There are two beautiful wooden paddles, and of course life jackets and the dolly mentioned above.
There are some really great canoe/kayak runs nearby in the Ocala National Forest. Most of the recreation areas have concessions that rent canoes and kayaks. One of the best is Juniper Springs run, about a 20 minute drive from the Lodge. It’s a gorgeous 7-mile trip, with shuttle service provided by the concessionaire.
Here are phone numbers for Canoe Rentals in the Ocala National Forest:
•Salt Springs Marina: (352) 685-2255
•Juniper Springs Marina: (352) 625-2808
•Alexander Springs Marina: (352) 669-3522
•Silver Glen Springs Marina: (352) 685-2799
•Clearmont Lake: (352) 669-0078.
Some people prefer to explore the chain of lakes in front of the cabin in a kayak, and some people prefer a canoe. We provide both options at Grasshopper Lodge.
The kayak provided for our guests’ use at the Lodge is a two-person, sit-in Wilderness kayak with a foot controlled steerable rudder. Paddles and life-vests are provided, and there is a wheeled dolly to make it easy to bring the kayak down to the lake. The kayak is great for paddling around the chain-of lakes at the Lodge, and for fishing in the lakes.
The canoe is a 17' Olde Towne Expedition canoe, big enough to easily hold 2 or 3 people, your dog, and your picnic supplies. There are two beautiful wooden paddles, and of course life jackets and the dolly mentioned above.
There are some really great canoe/kayak runs nearby in the Ocala National Forest. Most of the recreation areas have concessions that rent canoes and kayaks. One of the best is Juniper Springs run, about a 20 minute drive from the Lodge. It’s a gorgeous 7-mile trip, with shuttle service provided by the concessionaire.
Here are phone numbers for Canoe Rentals in the Ocala National Forest:
•Salt Springs Marina: (352) 685-2255
•Juniper Springs Marina: (352) 625-2808
•Alexander Springs Marina: (352) 669-3522
•Silver Glen Springs Marina: (352) 685-2799
•Clearmont Lake: (352) 669-0078.