ARCADIA CANOE FIELD GUIDE
Paddle, Dig, Sleep: Canoe-Based Fossil Hunting from a Riverside Glamp at Peace River Oaks
A guided, 4-hour canoe and fossil-dig outing on the Peace River paired with high-end glamping and exclusive access to 70 acres of riverfront—this guide lays out what to expect and how to prepare.
Paddle, Dig, Sleep: Canoe-Based Fossil Hunting from a Riverside Glamp at Peace River Oaks.
Set on the legendary Peace River in Central Florida, Peace River Oaks pairs a bougie glamping base—fully powered cabins with air conditioning and exclusive access to 70 acres of riverfront—with a guided canoe-based fossil hunt run by Fossil Recovery Exploration. The outing centers on paddling PRO canoes to productive river sites for a focused, guided fossil dig; the program is framed for physically fit participants and includes the expedition elements and on-site accommodations in one package.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
High-end glamping on the Peace River
Peace River Oaks offers fully powered glamping cabins with air conditioning and exclusive use of 70 acres of riverfront, creating a comfortable base before and after the river work.
PRO canoes to reach the best digs
The guided program uses PRO canoes to access productive stretches of the river where guided digging is focused, combining paddling and excavation into a single four-hour window.
Four hours of guided fossiling and paddling
Participants spend a block of guided time on the river paddling to sites and digging under the direction of the Fossil Recovery Exploration crew, with equipment and instruction provided during the outing.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
You meet at the property, launch PRO canoes from the riverfront, and spend a concentrated four-hour session paddling to and excavating fossil-bearing stretches of the Peace River under guided supervision. The pace alternates river travel and on-shore digging; the operator supplies the necessary equipment and runs the activity with licensed, insured staff from the Fossil Recovery Exploration crew.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided fossiling and paddling block lasts four hours.
The meeting point for the outing is at 1520 W County Line Rd, Bowling Green, FL 33834 on the Peace River Oaks property.
The operator provides the expedition equipment for paddling and digging; participants should bring personal items as needed.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the fossiling and paddling portion of the trip?
The guided paddling and fossiling block lasts four hours.
Where do we meet for the trip?
The meeting location is 1520 W County Line Rd, Bowling Green, FL 33834 (Peace River Oaks).
Is equipment provided?
Yes—the outing includes provided equipment for the canoeing and digging portions of the expedition.
Who operates the guided fossil digs?
The program is run by Fossil Recovery Exploration at Peace River Oaks, with insured and licensed staff overseeing the activity.
Is this activity suitable for children or older participants?
The outing is intended for the physically fit; smaller children and older adults should carefully consider the physical demands before booking.