Hi right now some of the park is closed.and events which they have.i would call before you go.
This is a very rural area there are no rentals of kayaks. It is probably an easier in and out for someone who is younger than my mom and I are. We brought our kayak out one day to try and bring it into the river and we found it with mud and rocks we didn't have anywhere to put it in. It is absolutely beautiful. There are kayak rentals available a few miles down into Crystal River although I don't know that they would let you take it up to The Preserve. I hope this helps I hope you have a lovely visit here in Crystal River. Norton's is a great place for lunch.
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