Winter is also the best time of year to encounter Florida’s state marine mammal, the West Indian Manatee. Start your paddle early on a cool winter morning, to beat the crowds and witness the ephemeral steam that rolls off the river’s clear warm waters. TIP: Plan to launch at 8:00 am to get a head start on your journey and avoid any crowds. One way to witness the natural beauty and explore the Weeki Wachee river, referred to as the “Weeki” by locals, is to paddleboard the river’s entirety from freshwater to saltwater. Though the spring boasts great depths and an immense amount of natural fresh water, it’s the surrounding park that hosts mermaid shows, dating back to 1947, that make the river a popular attraction. Approximately 112 million gallons of water gush out of the spring every day, eventually draining into the Gulf of Mexico. Named by the Seminole Indians who inhabited the land around the body of water in the early 1800s, Weeki Wachee means “winding river” or “little spring.” One of Florida’s 33 first magnitude springs, the underwater cave connects to the Floridan aquifer and has been dived to depths greater than 400 feet. The Weeki Wachee River begins its 7.4-mile journey at the world famous Weeki Wachee spring. Happy Hour at the pavilion with presentation of the coveted Golden Mullet 6:30 p.m.Explore one of Florida’s historic spring-fed rivers by boat or board with this insider guide.
The annual ***GOLDEN MULLET*** fishing tournament 12:01 a.m. Sam’s famous smoked ribs and chicken dinner Shrimp and Grits breakfast sponsored by rally hostsįree day to fish, boat, visit local attractions or whatever you pleaseĦ:00 p.m. Happy Hour at Marker 48 Brewing in the Airstream Beer Garden (Address and directions in rally bag)Ĩ:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Presentation by SkyMed with lunch to followĤ:30 p.m. Presentation by Ted & Darcey with Micro Air (Easy Start)īreakfast and a.m. Address: 8092 Mary’s Fish Camp Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34607ĭistribution of Rally Bags and Announcements Or consider staying in one of their cabins. If it’s full, leave your name on waiting list as last minute changes can occur. Come relax in the shade with your Airstream friends in this charmingly rustic fish camp and experience a true taste of Old Florida.Ĭall the campground (352) 597-3474 to make your reservation. You can fish from the bulkhead for mullet and win the Golden Mullet or Rosta Ruck (rotten luck) awards! You can eat your fill of super-delicious fried fresh mullet, listen to live music, or tell fish stories around a campfire. You can kayak from the campground down the Mud River to fresh spring water or salty gulf water. If you have a site and realize you cannot attend, PLEASE let the staff at Mary’s as soon as you can so that they can can connect the next person on the waiting list The rally is currently sold out, but if you are on the waiting list, all hope is not lost as sites have opened up every year as the rally date approaches.
A new bathhouse has opened by the boat ramp, all new kayak and paddle board rentals and they are working on new RV sites. The staff at Mary’s Fish Camp has made many improvements over the past year. As an added bonus this year, Friday’s happy hour will be at the airstream themed beer garden at Marker 48 Brewing. We will once again have Sam’s now famous smoked ribs and chicken dinner, the Golden Mullet fishing tournament and kayaking on the Mud and Weeki Wachee rivers.
The 2021 edition of the Florida Airstream Club’s rally at Mary’s Fish Camp is rapidly approaching. Come join us in the area on the Gulf Coast of Florida near Weeki Wachee Springs for a rally you will not forget!
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