Kayak Camping
Suggested Launch Site
You can launch from Capri, Goodland or our Everglades City location for free.
The base of The Goodland Bridge heading onto Marco is a good place to launch for trips into Goodland and Marco area.
Caxambas Pass is another good spot to launch from to head into the Northern 10,000 Islands.
Suggested Camping Sites
There are a number of great and locations to camp from. Here are just a few.
Inside the Everglades National Park
*NOTE - Inside the park you have to keep in mind that you can't stop and can't wherever you want. You need to, 24 hrs prior to camping, get a camp permit from the ranger station in person!!
Easy - Camp Lulu Key
Moderate - Picnic Key
Advanced - Pavillion Key
Outside the Everglades National Park
Easy - Brush Island
Moderate - Kice Island
Advanced - Cape Ramano
Wherever you choose to camp please follow The Leave No Trace philosophy for camping and exploring.
| Flamingo and the Wilderness Waterway | |||
| Drop or Pick Up Passengers & Gear For 2 Kayaks & 2 people |
$500 | $25.00/Additional Craft | |
| Shuttle car to or from flamingo does not include Kayak Transport | $380 Either way | ||
| Additional Wait Time (Courtesy wait time of 30 minutes.) |
$25.00/Half Hour | ||
| VAN SHUTTLE (One Way) Per Person Note: An advance reservation is necessary. Shuttles run at specific times. This price does not include launch fees or rentals of canoes or kayaks. |
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| Turner River | $26.00 | ||
| Sea Grape | $24.00 | ||
| Port of the Islands | $52.00 | ||
| Collier Seminole | $65.00 | ||
| Chokoloskee | $20.00 | ||
| Kayak Camping Southwest Florida offers some of the South East United States best camping. The 10,000 Islands could take a up a lifetime of camping. Choose either a Camping Tour, A Guided Trip to a camp spot or go at it on your own. Choose one of the options on the side to get more info. Camping gear available. Some areas require permits. |
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| 2 Day 1 Night | $450/Person | ||
| 3 Day 2 Night | $650/Person | ||
| 4 Day 3 Night | $860/Person | ||
| 5 Day 4 Night | $1,080/Person | ||
| 6 Day 5 Night | $1,275/Person | ||
| 7 Day 6 Night | $1,500/Person | ||
| Add Skiff Gear/Boat Transport (No Paddling) |
See Skiff Transport | ||
| Camp & Fishing | $35/Day | ||
| If you don't want to paddle out, we can ferry you, the gear and the kayaks out to your campsite. Some areas require permits. |
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| Skiff Transport Note: An advance reservation is necessary and the availability of boat shuttles is limited. An additional gas surcharge may apply. Please call concerning prices for additional locations. Prices shown are for 2 kayaks, 2 persons and appropriate gear |
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 Permits may be required and are an additional fee. |
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| Lulu Key | $300 | ||
| Hog Key North | $325 | ||
| Lotsman / Hog Key South | $400 | Permit Required |
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| Pavilion | $300 | Permit Required |
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| Picnic Key | $325 | Permit Required |
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| Panther Key | $325 | ||
| Sweetwater | $350 | Permit Required |
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| Sunday Bay | $300 | Permit Required |
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| Higlhland Beach | $450 | Permit Required |
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| Watson's | $350 | Permit Required |
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| Gullivan Key | $350 | Permit Required |
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| White Horse Key | $375 | ||
| Mormon | $350 | Permit Required |
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Boat Delivery
Rent Boats
Gear Rental
- Tent $20/Day - $125/Week
- Sleeping Bag $8/Day - $45/Week
- Sleeping Pad $4/Day - $25/Week
- Stove $5/Day - $30/Week
- Dry Bag $5/Day - $30/Week
Camping Supplies In Stock
- MSR Superfuel
- MSR Iso Pro Fuel
- Sea to Summit No Mosquito & See-Um Headnets
- Sea to Summit eVac, Ultra-Sil and Regular Dry Bags