Special Events
From time to time, the Canoe Outpost will hold or participate in or support a special event involving paddling. When we do, we will make the information available to you through this page. So check back to see what’s going on in paddling and if you have an event you would like to see posted, or if you are a member of a band and would like to play at one of our events, please contact us at Brian@TheCanoeOutpost.com or call (813) 634-2228.
Past Events - 2010, 2011, and 2012 Little Manatee River Jams
Free Concert and Moonlight Paddling Event!
Friday and Saturday, April 26 and 27- camping, music, night paddle, food and drink
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Event Details
Friday 4/26/13:
Campers may check in anytime after 11:00 A.M. Cabin & RV guests may check in at 2:00. (Early check in may be available. Please call to verify.)
Moonlight Paddle Trip:
This is our first ever moonlight paddle trip associated with an Outback Concert Event weekend and it is sure to be a fun experience. This trip will be escorted by Canoe Outpost staff but it should be considered a self-guided trip. Participants are responsible for their own safety just as they are on all of our day trips. We will be doing Trip 1 on the Little Manatee river (please see the trips page for a full trip description). The trip will begin just steps from your campsites as we gather by the dock at 7:15 for an orientation. We will launch at 7:30-7:45 to give us a chance to see the sunset and the change to darkness on the river. We will stop at the picnic pavilions in the state park about 9:15 for a 30 minute break. Light snacks and soft drinks will be provided for you. With the moon rising, we will paddle the lower half of the trip which is more open and allows greater moonlight on the water. We should reach the end about 11:00 and busses will transport us back to the outpost.
Personal coolers are allowed. Beer & wine are allowed in moderation but must remain in your boat since the state park does not allow it. If you choose to drink, do so responsibly.
Reservations are recommended so we can be sure to have the boat you want and enough refreshments.
Saturday 4/27/13:
Campers may check in anytime after 11:00 A.M. Cabin & RV guests may check in at 2:00. (Early check in may be available. Please call to verify.) If you are checking out today, official check out time is 11:00 but check with our staff to see if late checkout is available for your site.
Daytime Activities: No organized activities are scheduled, allowing you time to explore. Take a paddle trip on the river. Go for a hike on the 6 mile trail on the north side of the river which is part of the Florida Trails system. If you are into mountain biking, take a trip to the Alafia River State park for their great trails. Just ask our staff for details.
Free Concert:
Sound Traveler Band will be playing acoustic covers of classic rock/pop/country & folk songs and some original tunes as well. The show will start at 5:30 and last until the songs are sung (7:30 ish). This is a free concert but your tips for the band are very appreciated.
After the show, we will open up the mic to anyone wanting to play/sing a bit.
There will be a group campfire during and after the show with music and conversation around the fire until late.
We will be serving yummy food from our concession tent from 5:00 to 8:00. The will be $2 beers and $4 wines. Outside food and drinks are allowed but hey, we would appreciate it if you would help support this free event and buy a beer or some food.
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for seating on the grass. Well behaved dogs are allowed.
Sunday 4/28/13:
Campers may check in anytime after 11:00 A.M. Cabin & RV guests may check in at 2:00. (Early check in may be available. Please call to verify.) If you are checking out today, official check out time is 11:00 but check with our staff to see if late checkout is available for your site.
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To see this diagram of the camp sites in more detail, open this pdf.
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EVENT CAMPING
Camping at the Canoe Outpost is a great way to enjoy the event and the river. Rent a canoe or kayak and go paddling, tube, swim, go hiking in the park, fish or just hang out and relax, maybe play a little music. We have a public bath house, water and electric at all reserved sites and an RV dump station for use after the event. We sell firewood and ice, snacks and drinks, all at good prices too. For your larger needs, chain stores and restaurants are just 3 miles away. So come for the event or stay the weekend, you're sure to have a good time.
Reservations are strongly recommended as we are a small facility and we expect to fill up fast.
There is no minimum stay for this event for individual tent sites. Reservations for cabins, RVs and the entire group camp require a 2 night minimum. Staying Friday & Saturday is recommended to be able to do the moonlight paddle trip on Friday or just relax and make a weekend out of it.
If any sites of any type remain unreserved, they will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. So look over the event map, the site descriptions and lodging options and call the outpost for a reservation today. All camping and lodging must be prepaid at time of reservation and our normal 14 day cancellation policy applies. The event will go on rain or shine as we will gather under the pavilion if rain is present during the concert.
Call 813-634-2228 for reservations for any camping or lodging.
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Electric and water sites vary in size and contour with some suitable for RV's and others more suited for tents. All are $24 per night. Please see the site descriptions below and then call to check availability and for a reservation. Arrive anytime Friday or Saturday.
All the sites below will have a picnic table, a fire ring with flip over grill grate, 20 or 30 amp electric, access to our restrooms and showers, dedicated water for RV's or water on site, and parking for 1 vehicle either on site or close by on property. Additional vehicles will park in our parking lot.
Site 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B: RV or tent site. 37' long x 21' wide. 20 or 30 amp electric.
Site 3A, 3B: Tent site. 30' long x 23' wide. 20 or 30 amp electric.
Site 4A, 4B: Tent or small trailer site. 30' long x 26' wide. 20 or 30 amp electric.
Site 5A: Tent or small trailer site. 44' long x 17' wide. 20 amp electric only. Provides water & electric to site 5B.
Site 5B: Tent or small trailer site. 34' long x 17' wide. 20 amp electric only. Shares water & electric with site 5A.
Site 6: RV or tent. 45'long x 21' wide. 20 or 30 amp electric.
Site 7: RV or tent. 45'long x 21' wide. 20 or 30 amp electric.
Site 8: Tent site. 30' long x 25' wide. 20 amp electric.
Site 9: RV only site. 440' long x 17' wide. 30 amp electric.
Group tent camping area: Tent campers looking for a little more rustic, woodsy site will love out group tent camp area. It offers a shared pavilion with tables, grills and plenty of electric, many picnic tables and fire rings which may be rearranged to fit your needs, water at 2 places in the camp and electric at 3 places in the camp in addition to the pavilion. There is also a larger central fire pit that is shared and will be the site of a communal campfire music gathering on Friday night. All under a nice shade canopy of oaks & pines.
Reserving a spot in the tent area costs $20 per tent, per night. Specific space within the camp area is on a first come first served basis and we will limit the amount of tents to avoid crowding. Remember to bring 16 gauge extension cords if you want to be sure to have electric where you pitch your tent. Hot showers and restrooms are close by.
Lodging:
RV Rental: 32' A class motor home. Sleeps 5. $100 for 2 nights. Includes usage of a gas grill.
28’ Travel Trailer. Sleeps 6. $100 for 2 nights. Includes usage of a gas grill.
Deluxe cabin rental: Sleeps up to 6. Central A/C, cable TV, stereo, full kitchen & bath. On stilts overlooking the river. $180 for 2 nights or take the $219 Get-A-Way special which includes two boat rentals for any of our Little Manatee trips.
Please visit the camping & lodging page for complete descriptions of our lodging.
All lodging prices are for double occupancy with kids under 18 free.
Extra adults are $5 extra per adult per night.
Please visit the camping & lodging page for complete descriptions of our lodging.
EVENT GUIDLINES
Responsible pet owners are welcome to bring their friendly pets on a leash to the event and to their camping sites. Please be sure to clean up after your pet.
To support the event, we hope you will purchase some food, beer or wine from our vendors even though personal coolers will be allowed in the concert area during the show.
This is a free concert but we hope you will support the band with your tips.
Lawn chairs or blankets are encouraged for concert lawn seating. Canopies are not allowed as we are trying to make room for everyone.
We want everyone to relax and have a great time. To help ensure that for everyone, we reserve the right to evict anyone (including pets and their owners) who is a threat to the safety and enjoyment of the event and others without a refund of any fees paid.
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