Paddling
Meaher State Park is open from 7 am -7 pm; however, the gate closes to day use at 5:00 pm. There is a $3 per person day use fee to enter the park. If you are in the park before the gate closes at 5 pm, you are welcome to stay until 7 pm (or sunset - whichever comes first). There is a $5.00 per person entrance fee for canoeing and kayaking from our shores. If an attendant is not present at our park office, please put cash in the red honor box located next to the office door.
There are two places to launch - both are due east from the main gate.
Oyster Shell Beach drops you right into the Blakely River.
- Swimming is not allowed at Oyster Shell Beach.
- Please park so as not to block anyone.
- Paddle north or south.
The Meaher State Park boat launch that enters Ducker Bay.
- An ADA-approved canoe/kayak launch
- A parking lot is available, but please park only in spaces designated for vehicles unless you are pulling a trailer.
- Paddle east, then south to meander under the boardwalk out into Bay John, or continue east out into Blakely River.
- Paddle north or south
Kayak and Canoe Rentals
We have canoes and kayaks available for rent between 7 am and 2 pm every day. Rental prices are $15 per hour, or $45 for four hours.
