3 Day Camping - Island Cayo Costa Adventure
- Location
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Pineland Marina
13921 WATERFRONT DRIVE
Pineland, FL 33945
(239) 283-0015
This is a private home or office
How to find us
"Look for me in the Green TAG hat, or ask for David!"
- Attendance
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15 people attended.
Who organized?
stan - Price
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$44.65 per person
refund policy
Join the Tampa Adventure Group for this chance to camp out in tents and explore on one of Americas Top Beaches and Florida's most beautiful secret jewel - Island Cayo Costa.
Background Information:
With nine miles of beautiful beaches and acres of pine forests, oak-palm hammocks, and mangrove swamps, this barrier island park is a Gulf Coast paradise. The park is accessible only by private boat or ferry. Visitors may see manatees and pods of dolphins in the waters around the park, as well as a spectacular assortment of over 100 types of birds. On the island, visitors can swim or snorkel in the surf, enjoy the sun, and picnic in the shade. Shelling is especially good during the winter months. Nature trails provide opportunities for hiking and off-road bicycling. Saltwater anglers can fish from their boats or throw a line out into the surf.
Click here for a list of the birds on the Island
Beach at Cayo Costa
Itinerary:
Friday Day 1:
1:00PM: Arrive at the docks at 1:00PM sharp and load the boat.
1:30PM: Board the ferry for a 1 hour ride to the island
2:30PM: Arrive at the island and take the shuttle to the tent site
3:00PM: Make lunch, free time for hiking, shelling, swimming, photography, fishing, birding, etc.
7:00PM: Bonfire, smores, and music, and a night on the beach!
Saturday Day 2:
9:00PM: Wake up have breakfast.
10:00AM: Optional ferry to the famous Cabbage Key
10AM-6PM: Lunch, free time for hiking, shelling, swimming, photography, fishing, birding, etc.
7:00PM: Bonfires, smores, and music and a night on the beach!
Sunday Day 3:
10:00AM: Wake up have breakfast
2:00PM: Pack up gear and take the shuttle back to the docks.
3:30PM: Arrive at the dock and load the boat
5:00PM: Back to the parking lot, heading back to Tampa Bay
Where:
Note: Its $7.50+ per car per day at the Pineland Marina ferry dock! Bring cash!
Be at the dock by 1:00PM sharp, the ferry will not wait if you are late!
PINELAND MARINA
13921 WATERFRONT DRIVE
PINELAND, FLORIDA 33945
Click here for Directions to the Pineland Marina.
Directions from Tampa:
From the North:
From I-75 South take Exit Mile #161, Jones Loop Road Exit. Right ½ mile. Cross Highway #41 and continue straight on Burnt Store Road, County Road #765. 17 miles to Pine Island Road, Highway #78. Right five miles to Pine Island Center then follow directions above.
How Much:
Price includes
Round Trip Ferry from the dock to the Island and back with licensed captain
Camp sites 02 and 03 reserved for TAG members only
Campfire Smores (Crackers, Chocolate, Marsh mellows) each night
Total: $44.65
What to bring:
Cash for parking - its $7.50 a day!
Lots of SUNBLOCK! There is little shade!
Beach Clothes/FlipFlops depending on weather
Enough Water for one day (Running Potable Water is available on the Island. No need to bring excess water)
Camera!
Food - grills are available for use
Tent
Stove
Other Camping Gear
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Fishing gear
Snorkel gear
Beach chairs and umbrellas
Coolers full of food
Maps:
Must See! Satellite Map of our Campsite and Ferry Location!
Map of the Island and trails on Cayo Costa
Pictures of the Island:
TAG Contact Information:
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1-888-3111-TAG(824)
Who attended?
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15 attendees
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Paid TAG Member 9/09“ The experience was another great one. That is, great people, great venue, great fun. We fished, explored, shared food and laughter around beautiful camp fires, and just generallyenjoyed one another's company. Thank you, Stan and Jackie. Thank you Mark, Rick, Richard, Anthony, Giovanni, Gregorio and Rose. All ya'll are terrific (that was for you, Rose...lol!)! ” -
Paid TAG Member 1/10“ Great weekend full of laughter, good conversation, delicious food, beautiful park and interesting and diverse members/conversation
. Even with the storm on Sunday, I had a blast...so we got a little wet!!! It just added to the fun! Thank you to Stan for organizing and leading this event. A special thanks to everyone that contributed in a positive way to make the weekend so memorable and fun. ”
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Anthony, yes I'm still interested in carpooling. Sent you an email with my phone number.
Is anyone else planning to carpool from the Hard Rock Casino? Since the start time has been moved back to 1pm, should we meet there at at 9AM (instead of 6AM)?
Also, I'm bringing a 4 man tent. I know it has room to spare for two strangers, but it may be a bit cozy with more than that.
What??? That's crazy talk, David!!! lol
Updates for this event: Stan will be leading this event, look for him in the green TAG hat! 3 Day Weather - 76 High 64 Low Partly Cloudy each day. Bags and Weight - Please only bring 3 bags/bins up to 50lbs each for a total of 150lbs, the boat will be fairly full! Thanks!
Richard, Great question... No you do not have to pre-arrange the Saturday option to visit the famous Cabbage Key, when we are offloading onto Cayo Costa we will make arrangements for the ferry to pick us up for those who wish to visit cabbage key. The last time we were there we did a head count of who wanted to go to Cabbage Key and then we pre-paid 5 or 10 bucks and they put us on a list for Saturday. Wont be a problem at all. I will be at Weedon Island, look forward to meeting you there.
Dave, do we need to arrange the Saturday optional ferry to Cabbage Key in advance, either individually or as a group, due to the busy weekend? I am also interested in carpooling from the HR, and if anyone is also doing Weedon Island Kayak next weekend, perhaps we can see each other there.
UPDATE: This event start time has changed to 1:00PM. Please be at the docks at 1:00PM so we can load the ferry. This will give you more time to wake up, pack, and drive to the ferry dock. :-)
MarkieMark has decided to 'TAG' along! Yay!
Glad you will be joining us Mark. I'm looking foward to this event!
Hey, I see were gonna play in my backyard! I'm in.
Don't forget your fishing pole and license. That was one of my favorite parts of the weekend last year. Luke- where are you located?
Luke, We usually all meet at like the Hard Rock Casino early around 6AM and then those who want to carpool can join with others. They allow us to park in the south garage for free, and they have security. As for food we bring all kind of things, there is a small shop on the island that sells ice so you can bring perishables if you need to in coolers. There are grills as well. Bring regular camp food :-)
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