OCHOPEE KAYAK FIELD GUIDE
Two Days Between Mangrove and Stars: Kayak Camping in Ochopee
A 2-day guided kayak camping combo that paddles the 10,000 Islands and Everglades by day and camps onshore by night, with meals, camping gear and free admission to the Everglades City Boardwalk included.
Two Days Between Mangrove and Stars: Kayak Camping in Ochopee.
Paddle by day, camp by night: the Kayak Camping Combo threads a small group through the mangrove-carved channels of the 10,000 Islands and the Everglades, reaching passes that open to the Gulf of Mexico and returning each evening to a campsite beneath the stars.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Through mangrove tunnels to Gulfward passes
The route takes paddlers slowly through mangrove-lined channels and one of the Everglades' passes that lead to the Gulf, a landscape of tidal waterways and island fragments.
Dolphins, turtles, birds and manatees
Guided days in the 10,000 Islands offer repeated chances to spot dolphins, sea turtles, a variety of birds, jumping fish and the occasional manatee as you paddle.
Meals, permits and kit are taken care of
Meals, camping equipment and required permits are included in the trip price, and the package also includes free admission to the Everglades City Boardwalk.
What the day feels like
What the two days feel like
Over two days you move at the elemental pace of a kayak: daylight paddles through mangroves and tidal channels, guided wildlife watching from the seat of your boat, then shore-side evenings spent in camp under Everglades skies.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip is set up for—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a 2-day trip; all trips must be booked a minimum of 30 days in advance and departure/arrival times are scheduled based on tides.
Meet at 605 Buckner Ave N, Everglades City, FL 34139 before departure.
Bring a sleeping bag, personal snacks, bug spray and sunscreen; a full packing list is provided upon trip confirmation.
Meals, camping equipment and permits are included, and the trip includes free admission to the Everglades City Boardwalk.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How far in advance do I need to book?
All trips must be booked a minimum of 30 days in advance.
What is the minimum age to join?
Participants must be at least 11 years old to join this trip.
What is included in the trip price?
Meals, camping equipment and required permits are included; the trip also includes free admission to the Everglades City Boardwalk.
Where do we meet for departure?
The meeting point is 605 Buckner Ave N, Everglades City, FL 34139.
Are departure and arrival times fixed?
Departure and arrival times are scheduled based on tides.
How large are the groups?
Group size is limited to a maximum of 10 people.