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Tomoka River Canoe Trail
The Tomoka River Canoe Trail is officially designated as part of Florida’s Statewide System of Greenways and Trails. This canoe trail twists around cypress knees before flowing into coastal marsh habitat. The river is narrow at the beginning of the trail, but it widens downstream. The trail leads two miles upstream and returns back to the trailhead before continuing downstream to its end in Tomoka State Park. The park is the site of the Timucuan Indian village of Nocoroco. At the park you can walk beneath ancient live oaks and wander through forests once cleared for the cultivation of indigo.

Tomoka River Canoe Trail

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Major Activities Paddling

Counties: Volusia
Mileage: 13
Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Usual Current: Slow (0-1 mph)

Notes and Precautions
Camping is available at Tomoka State Park.

Access

  1. SR 40 Bridge – Four miles west of US 1 in Ormond Beach. (upstream and return – 4 miles)
  2. US 1 Bridge – Go 2.5 miles north of SR 40 in Ormond Beach. (4 miles)
  3. Tomoka State Park – Bridge on Old Dixie Highway. (4 miles)
  4. Tomoka State Park – Boat ramp. (1 mile)

There may be access points (both public and private) in addition to those listed here. Please remember that some sites require a fee for launching and/or parking.

Emergency Phone Numbers – 911 or Volusia County Sheriff / (904) 736-5961
Ormond Beach Police / (904) 677-0731