Hallowes Cove Kayak Trip

The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department offers a guided kayak trip in Hallowes Cove, Riverfront Park, 4065 State Road 13, St. Johns, Florida 32259, on Friday and Saturday, March 13 and 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

This guided kayak trip welcomes beginner and experienced kayakers to explore the beautiful Hallowes Cove on the St. Johns River. A significant and beautiful habitat, Hallowes Cove is a sanctuary for manatees, alligators, and otters. As part of the Durbin Creek system, the area has abundant plant life, including cypress swamps, jardwood hammocks, and freshwater marshes. The area is a feeding and breeding ground for fish and shellfish.

A naturalist guides this kayak tour, offering tips and information about the Hallowes Cove ecosystem.

The Details

Admission: Register in advance for these tours. Fees are as follows:

• SJC resident with their own kayak: $20.00 per person
• Non-SJC resident with their own kayak: $30.00 per person
• SJC County resident using a county boat: $40.00 per person
• Non-SJC resident using a county boat: $50.00 per person

When: 

• Friday, March 13, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where: Kayak launch at Riverfront Park, 4065 State Road 13, St. Johns, Florida 32259

How to Register for an Event

1. We cannot attach a link to a particular event, so the link is to the catalogue of all Parks and Recreation Events. You can scroll down to find the event we posted and other events of interest to you. Hint: Most of the ones we post are in the parent category Nature Programs.
2. To register for an event, you must create an account and log in to your account. They require prior registration for most events, even the free ones.

The Events We Post

• Guided Walks—Bike tours are also in this category
• Classes and Workshops—Usually, the infrequent workshops and historic tours.
• Kayak Trips
• Veteran Programs
  • Military Veteran Archery
  • Military Veteran Fishing
  • Military Veteran Kayaking

Fees

Some programs are free to all, some are free to residents, and require everyone to pay a fee, though they may offer residents a discount.

Other County Opportunities

• We don't list all of the events the county offers, and you may find others that interest you. The category menu at the top shows how many events are currently listed under a particular category. 
• The category menu also links to several county rental and permit programs:
  • Beach Accessible Wheelchairs
  • Beach Permits
  • Boat Ramp Permits
  • Pavilion Rentals