Looking for a unique venue
for a family reunion, wedding, church outing, party or
band event? The Canoe Outpost offers a variety of lodging
and meeting options that can make your event a fun one to
remember. We offer a variety of accessories and services
to enhance your event and add to your convenience.
Catering services, sound, video and lighting rentals,
large gas grills, griddles, charcoal smoker grills and
canopy tents too. We would love to accommodate your
special event so just call.
*Visit
our Special Events page
for information about staying with us for any of our
special events, including the annual Little Manatee
River Jam*
Camping & Lodging
The Canoe Outpost offers several different
options for those wanting to really get away for a while.
Whether staying in one of our cabins, tent or RV camping
at the outpost or doing a canoe camping trip with
primitive camping along the rivers edge, we hope you will
enjoy staying with us. For more information on the
location and layout of our campsites and rental options,
see the map at the bottom
of the page.
We offer a store for basic drink &
snack needs, ice and firewood. Enjoy our new site-wide WiFi for free any time! The signal is in 2.4 and 5ghz, and typically clocks in at 5mbps, which is fast enough to stream video content, work from home, or play online games. Just connect to the "Canoe Outpost RV" or "Canoe Outpost RV 5" (5ghz, typically faster connection but more prone to interruptions from distance to Wifi signal or walls etc) and you're good to go!
** Additional services and items
are available from the Canoe Outpost to help with your
events. We can offer a variety of cooking tools such as
smoker charcoal grills, large flat iron grill, large and
small gas grills, propane tanks and event aids including
stage rental, concert sound systems, video projection
and even full catering. Just call our event coordinator
at 813-634-2228 to
discuss your event needs.**
Primitive Camping
River Trips
Feel the need to
really get back to nature? Well, pack all your
gear in your boat, listen for that distant banjo
music and head out for a multi-day river camping
trip. Click
here to be delivered to our river camping
page.
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Cabins
Little Manatee 1 Bedroom Cabin
The Little Manatee cabin offers a home
away from home for those paddling with us or just getting
away for a while. It is also a great place for those out
of town visitors. It sits on stilts with 19 stairs up to
the cabin. It overlooks the river and the Outpost
operations. Parking is directly next to the cabin. The
cabin offers:
- sleeping for 6 ( 1 bedroom with a Queen
size bed, a full size bed in the living room and a
sleeping loft with double mattress only (loft uses a
ladder to access and has low head room suitable for kids)
- full private bath - central heat and air conditioning
- fully furnished kitchen including appliances and
utensils
- cable TV, stereo, free wi-fi (very limited), and gas BBQ
grill (includes the gas )
- fully furnished including linens
- riverside picnic table and fire/grill pit
Rates: Rates are for double occupancy ( 2
persons ). Extra persons are $5 per person per night. Pets
are $5 per night per pet.
$129.00 per night. $695.00 per week.
$1895.00 per month.
2 night minimum for weekends (Friday and
Saturday) 1 night stays allowed Sunday - Thursday with a
$20.00 rate add on.
Cabin Getaway
Special - $289
Make your stay into
a real getaway with our $289 special! You get 3
days and 2 nights in our 1 bedroom cabin, and 1
canoe, kayak, or double kayak rental on trip 1 to
enjoy our river!
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The Woods 2 Bedroom Cabin
The woods 2 bedroom cabin offers
comfortable and spacious accommodations for up to 8
people.
It overlooks the woods but is still just a 1 minute walk
to the river. This cabin is at ground level with just 2
steps up and offers 3 parking spaces directly in front of
the cabin. The cabin features:
- 2 bedrooms, each with a queen bed and
twin bunk beds
- 2 full bathrooms
- Full kitchen with all appliances and utensils
- Wall unit A/C in living rooms and bedrooms
- TV’s in the living room and bedrooms with local air
channels
- A stereo systems for cds or MP3 players & I-pod
- Screened porch overlooking the woods
- Outdoor area including a gas grill (gas included),
picnic table, campfire ring with grilling grate
Rates: Rates are for quadruple occupancy (
4 persons ). Extra persons are $5 per person per night.
Pets are $5 per night per pet.
$169.00 per night. $895.00 per week.
$2495.00 per month.
Woods 2 Bedroom
Cabin
Getaway Special - $369
Make your stay into
a real getaway with our $369 special! You get 3
days and 2 nights in our 2 bedroom cabin, and 1
canoe, kayak, or double kayak rental on trip 1 to
enjoy our river!
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Woods Studio Cabin
A little more secluded, and just the right
size for 2 adults and maybe 2 kids. Great for having a
woodsy experience with the comforts of a cabin. This cabin
is accessed via wooded pathway about 125' from where you
park your car and is at ground level with just 2 steps
up.. The studio cabin offers:
- Sleeping for 4 ( Queen size bed and a
full size sofa sleeper )
- Full private bath - wall unit A/C
- Fully furnished 3/4 kitchen including appliances and
utensils - Microwave, toaster oven, and hot plate (no full
stove)
- Cable TV, stereo, charcoal and gas BBQ grill (includes
the gas )
- Fully furnished including linens
- Ground level, screened porch with dog door to cabin,
picnic table and campfire area
Rates: Rates are for double occupancy ( 2
persons ). Extra persons are $5 per person per night. Pets
are $5 per night per pet.
$129.00 per night. $695.00 per week.
$1895.00 per month.
2 night minimum for weekends (Friday
and Saturday) 1 night stays allowed Sunday - Thursday
with a $20.00 rate add on.
Woods Studio Cabin
Getaway Special - $289
Make your stay into
a real getaway with our $289 special! You get 3
days and 2 nights in our studio cabin, and 1
canoe, kayak, or double kayak rental on trip 1 to
enjoy our river!
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RV Rental
Rough it in comfort and style in our 2020 Grand Design
32’ RV trailer. Fully equipped with all you need to enjoy
camping. Double slide outs provide a spacious living area
with large kitchen, TV/DVD, stereo, A/C and heat, and a
full bathroom. Sleeps 2 in a queen size bed and up to two
children on the convertible dinette or air bed. All linens
are included. The outdoor area of your campsite includes a
picnic table, campfire ring with flip over grate and a
charcoal grill.
Rate: $129.00 per night for 2 people. $289 for our paddling special, including 2 nights and 1 boat rental on Trip 1. $695 for a week, and $1895 for a month. No pets are allowed
in this unit.
Additionally we have another travel trailer available for rental, a 41 foot coachman park model. The general amenities and pricing structure are the same as the Grand Design, though the layout is slightly different. Consult these photos of the
exterior,
interior,
bathroom, and
bedroom for more information.
"Cool Bus" Rental
This converted school bus serves as a
canvas for art and a fun little place to stay for 2
people. Quirky decoration and custom woodwork offer a
unique experience at the Canoe Outpost. Please Note: As of Sept. 2022, The Cool Bus is temporarily unavailable until further notice, due to flood damage.
The Bus offers:
· Sleeping for 2 on a convertible dinette sofa or add the
lower sofa space to make it almost a queen size bed - all
linens and towels are provided
· Kitchenette with a small refrigerator with a freezer big
enough to hold a bag of ice, sink, instant hot water
dispenser, toaster over, microwave, 2 burner hot plate,
coffee maker and all the needed dishware
· TV/DVD player with HD air antennae, stereo w/aux in jack
for music players
· Wall unit A/C and space heater
· Outdoor area with picnic table, charcoal grill, fire
ring
Rate: $70 per night. Double
occupancy only (exceptions made for small children
sleeping in the same bed).
Group Camping Area
The group camping area is an open area
surrounded by woods and with a canopy of oak trees
overhead. It can accommodate groups up to 50 for camping
or more for non-camping events. It may also be rented as
individual sites when not rented to groups.
It offers a 30' x 30' covered pavilion
with lighting and ample electric, cooking and picnic
tables and charcoal grills. There is also a covered
16'x24' stage suitable for concerts, presentations or
events.The area has cafe style LED lighting around the
perimeter of the pavilion and the camp area for event or
area lighting, a camper controlled sodium area light, and
a big central fire pit with bench seating surrounding it.
Tents may be pitched in several alcoves carved into the
woods or in the more open area. Several picnic tables may
be arranged to fit your needs. Electricity may be accessed
at the pavilion or at 3 locations throughout the camp area
so be sure to bring extension cords if you want power at
your tent. Water is located at the pavilion and at the
rear of the camp. Bath house facilities with flush toilets
and 1 indoor and 2 outdoor private hot showers are close
by. The group camp area is for tent camping only. No
vehicles are allowed in the group camp area without
special arrangement. Gear drop off is allowed about 20'
from the pavilion and ample parking is located about 100'
away from the group camp area.
Rates: The entire camp area may be rented for exclusive
use of your family, event or group for $149 per night.
When not rented for exclusive use, individual tent sites
may be rented in the group area for $25 per tent site with
shared access to the pavilion.
Group Camp Area Reservation Policy:
Preference is given to exclusive use reservations for the
entire camp area. Individual site reservations for the
group camp area are accepted but are always subject to
reassignment to another individual site area if we receive
an exclusive use group reservation. If this occurs, you
would be contacted and offered an exclusive use
reservation first.
There is a 2 night minimum for the group camp area for
weekends (Friday & Saturday) except for special
arrangements.
RV & Tent Sites
Individual sites are available for tent or
RV camping. Each site comes with water and electricity (20
amp duplex outlet and/or 30 amp RV plug in), a picnic
table, a post style charcoal grill and a fire ring with a
flip over cooking grate. Bath house facilities with flush
toilets and 2 indoor and 1 outdoor private hot showers are
close by. A dump station is available.
We allow 1 tent or RV per site with a
maximum of 6 people (Exception: Families may have a second
small tent, a “kids tent”, on one site.) Parking is on
site with additional parking close by. Please see our site
map and descriptions to help select your site.
Rates: $25 for tent and $34 for RV,
trailer or camper vehicle per site. $150 a week for tent,
$204 a week for RV. $495 a month for tent, $640 a month
for RV.
Rates and site configurations may
vary during special events.
Group Semi-Primitive Area:
This wooded area is suitable for 5 tents, depending on
size. It may be reserved as an exclusive use area for
$99.00 or for individual tents at $25.00 per night. It
offers 5 picnic tables and 5 fire rings, 2 shared post
charcoal grills, and a water tap. There are three electrical
outlets with limited power that is intended for limited use
for lighting or device charging. It will not run multiple
appliances, and no heaters or air conditioners are
permitted.
Only during times of high demand, such as
our music festivals, we offer open primitive camping here
on property for $12 a night. Open primitive camping comes
with no accessories. Reservations are required but spots
are assigned on a first come first serve basis. It is
basically a spot of ground to pitch a tent and access to
our bathhouse. We have also partnered with the Masonic
park across the street to offer overflow primitive camping
for the same price. Please see specific event details for
more information.
Reserve-able Primitive Tent
Camping: We have individual primitive and
group semi-primitive primitive tent sites available. These
sites are located approximately 300' back in the woods and
are not accessible by vehicle. (Please see the camping map
pdf) Pull carts are available to aid in transporting your
gear to your site.. Restrooms and showers are located less
than 2 minutes walk away.
Individual Primitive Sites: They
offer a picnic table, fire ring w/flip over grate, post
style charcoal grill. Sites are $20.00 per night.
While our camping and lodging selection
offers a number of great options, if you're in the mood
for the more traditional hotel experience the Canoe
Outpost recommends the Hampton
Inn Ellenton-Bradenton for your convenience.
Service Dogs: Service dogs are
always welcome at the outpost. So that we may be aware of
and properly allow for your service dog(s), we ask that
you inform us that you will be bringing your service
dog(s) at the time you place your reservation and again
when you check in. You will be asked on our check in form
to declare 1) If the dog is a service animal required
because of a disability? and 2) What work or tasks has the
dog been trained to perform? We request that your service
dog(s) be leashed, harnessed or tethered when out of
service and when in service if possible.
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