Kayak eco tours near Kissimmee
Paddle Shingle Creek and Lake Toho, the headwaters of the Everglades. Guided kayak tours coming soon.
Kissimmee sits at the top of the Everglades watershed. Shingle Creek winds under cypress and oak into Lake Tohopekaliga, and the water then flows south through the Kissimmee River to Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades. A kayak is the quietest way to see it, with alligators, turtles, ospreys and eagles along the way.
Where can you kayak near Kissimmee?
The two best paddles are Shingle Creek, a shaded, slow-moving creek you can launch from Shingle Creek Regional Park, and Lake Tohopekaliga (Lake Toho), a large lake with marshy shorelines full of birds. Both are about 30 minutes from the Orlando theme parks.
Learn more about Kissimmee at Experience Kissimmee and Shingle Creek Regional Park. Want to fish from a kayak? Book Kissimmee kayak fishing today, or fish Lake Toho from a boat.
Kayak eco tours near Kissimmee
Guided paddles are coming soon. Kayak fishing books now.
Paddling tips
- Wear a life jacket and tell someone your route and return time.
- Go early: calmer wind, cooler air and more wildlife.
- Give alligators plenty of room, and never paddle between a gator and the bank.
- Bring water, sun protection, bug spray and a dry bag.
- New to paddling? Read our kayak safety tips for beginners.
- Fishing too? See how to catch more largemouth bass in Florida.
Paddling elsewhere? See our fishing guides for Orlando, Cape Canaveral and Tampa, or go back to Florida eco tours.
Guided kayak eco tours: coming soon
We are lining up local paddling guides for Shingle Creek and Lake Toho. Tell us your dates and group size and we will let you know as soon as tours open.
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Kayak eco tour FAQ
Is kayaking in Kissimmee safe with alligators?
Yes, with common sense: keep your distance, never feed them, keep hands in the boat and paddle with a group or guide.
Do I need kayaking experience?
No. Shingle Creek is calm and shaded, a good first paddle. Lake Toho can get windy, so beginners should go early or with a guide.
How far is Shingle Creek from Orlando?
About 30 minutes from the theme parks.
Does iOutdoors offer kayak tours?
Guided kayak eco tours are coming soon. You can book kayak fishing in Kissimmee today.