Florida's Most Beautiful Spring Drifting Guide
Weeki Wachee Spring State Park π Located in Florida, USA β about 1 hour from Tampa π, 1.5 hours from Orlando. π This place is extremely popular in summer and holidays β arrive early! If the park reaches capacity, they may stop admitting visitors. Of all the spring parks Iβve visited in Florida, this one has the most stunning scenery and the best experience. The water is truly emerald-green and crystal clear ππ. π The most popular activity here is kayaking or paddleboarding πΆ. Youβll drift downstream the whole way β no strenuous paddling needed! The full route takes about 3 hours. A shuttle bus will pick you up at the end and take you back to the parking lot. π Important: This is not a guided tour β you need to reserve your kayak or paddleboard in advance on the official Weeki Wachee website β οΈ. If you bring your own equipment, you still need to reserve a launch spot online (very affordable!). Spots are limited β if itβs sold out, keep refreshing the page β cancellations do pop up! π See the screenshot for step-by-step booking instructions. If you have a reservation, just arrive at your scheduled time. Even if the park is at capacity, having a reservation guarantees entry. βΌοΈ Important Tips & Gear β οΈ The drift is not difficult or tiring, but Iβve seen many people tip over π . Luckily, the water is shallow in most areas. π Bring a small dry bag (available on Amazon) for your keys, wallet, phone, etc. πΈ For the best photos, book a morning slot. Youβll have the sun behind you, lighting up the scenery ahead β¨. π Wear water shoes or sandals, and bring extra dry clothes to leave in the car. π¦ Water seeps into the kayak through the drain hole β expect to get pretty wet! Wear light, quick-dry clothing. βοΈ Sunscreen is a must β plus a hat and cover-up. Though thereβs shade from trees, youβll be exposed to the sun most of the time. π« No disposable bottles or packaged snacks on the kayak. Eat before you go! πΆ Do not get out of your kayak into the water during the drift β patrol staff monitor the route. π Manatees are most common in winter, but I even spotted two big manatees in late May this year! π¦π Weeki Wachee = crystal water + easy drifting + magical wildlife sightings. Have you been? Share your experience below! #US #Florida #Orlando
