Class I Shoal River, FL

This 9.5-mile paddling trail is slow-moving and perfect for beginning paddlers. Plentiful sandbars offer pleasant rest stops and picnic sites. As with many of the Western Panhandle rivers, the Shoal River changes dramatically with rain events. The river is usually navigable below US 90. During high water (above 9 feet), beginners should avoid the Shoal River as the current may be very swift and paddling technically challenging. It is possible to paddle further downstream than the SR 85 takeout, but a recreation permit must first be obtained from the Eglin Air Force Base Jackson Guard office in Niceville; call 850-882-4164. - FDEP

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Florida's Designated Paddling Trails - Florida DEP

Shoal River Paddling Guide (PDF)- Florida DEP