Very cool! No other airboats! Friendly and family run fish camp. We took the one hour airboat tour with Marshal. He was knowledgeable and informative. No hype or "lure feeding to attract alligators". Marshal has a pride in his family history and I'm glad we supported his business. read more

I would highly recommend going to see Marshall at Mack's Fish Camp. He was the most knowledgeable, yet humble tour guide one could ask for. He was extremely patient answering our group's many questions and educated us on numerous aspects of the ecosystem. The camp itself goes back six generations, which gives a very personal touch to the experience. Marshall went above and beyond "just" an airboat ride, making a necklace for us out of a river plant, stopping at a private island to allow us to explore, and introducing us to the people and animals that are part of the camp. Marshall was in constant communication leading up to the tour, professional, and accommodating. This excursion should be a must-do for anyone visiting the area. read more

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A great spot for locals and tourists alike. If you've lived in south Florida for more than a year and have never experienced an airboat ride at Mack's then you need to get out there!!! Great wonderful people - super nice, super knowledgeable, multigenerational run business. Known as Gladesmen - these folks are salt of the earth. They've rescued the lost out in these Everglades and can survive on their own out there! Captain Cody, a 3rd generation Gladesman, was our guide and all I can say is if the zombie apocalypse happens tomorrow I am seeking refuge in the Everglades with Capt Cody on my team! Thanks to Marshal and Cody for a great tour today! read more

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Anytime I have family and friends visiting from out of town Mack's Fish Camp is where I always make sure I take them. It's absolutely the best and most eco friendly Airboating in all of South Florida, you have to do the 2 hour ride for the best experience, You won't be disappointed. read more

Just had one of the best tour trips in my life! Captain Cody made the trip so enjoyable. From the endless amount of deep rooted ancestral knowledge and hilarious jokes, time flew by so quickly. I will be back with the rest of my friends and family! From Seattle/ Hawaii to Florida, much love. Highly recommend! Thank you Cody! read more

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Go to this family-operated airboat tour. Marshall was very kind and considerate of our children and did everything to ensure their safety and comfort. He let all three borrow sunglasses to protect against the bright setting sun. Marshall was knowledgeable and obviously passionate about protecting this beautiful natural space. We all felt safe while he educated us on Spencer's Island, the local flora and fauna, and how the Everglades feeds an aquifer that eventually becomes our drinking water. And of course the alligators! We will be back in the spring to get a different perspective of the Everglades and we will go right back to this establishment. read more

Marshall grew up in this area--just like his mom, grandparents and great grandparents. He is the ultimate Gladesman! When you go there you feel like you are just hanging out with friends. He knows the area from a lifetime of exploration. Very informative. We saw 3 alligators and got pretty close to Tommy, the male that dominates the nearby tree island. We used a water Lilly straw (see picture), found Native American pottery and alligator bones. He knew all the plants and their various uses. Could also identify native birds. Pretty cool!!! read more

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Marshall was our guide, very knowledgeable of the area! I was looking for an authentic experience and that's what we got, didn't want the commercial 12 seat tour like a lot of others offer, was just our family of 4 and Marshall. Met the gators Elvis and Lisa plus saw a bunch of other gators as well. No gator show or anything touristy, just a real Everglades experience, and a pig that likes toes..... read more

There's many air boat tours in Florida but nothing is better than Macks Fish Camp. If you are lucky enough to get out with Marshall you won't be disappointed. He is one of the few true gladesman left in South Florida. The land he owns has been in his family for generations and he continues to carry that tradition on. The ride isn't even the best part. Listening to Marshall give an honest assessment of the glades of where it's been and where's it's going is worth the price of admission. The stories and knowledge of the history of the land is what keeps me coming back. Whenever friends and family come down to visit I take them to Macks Fish Camp. No one has ever been disappointed. It's usually one there highlites of the trip. If you ever get the opportunity I would definitely recommend checking this place out. Honestly if we just sat at the dock and listened to him speak about the land and water that he loves it would be worth it. read more

This ADVENTURE is AMAZING!! Marshall was our guide and he was GREAT FUN. We saw alligators and other wildlife. Mack's is 5 generations of guides/fishing camp. FUN FOR ALL AGES!! DONT MISS IT read more

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Combination fishing outing and ecotour was outstanding. Marshall is very well-informed about the Everglades and the fish therein. We will be back. read more

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Had a great time with Paul exploring the Everglades. Something everyone should experience if ever given the opportunity. read more

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We booked a sunset tour with Marshall on a Saturday night in December. It was just perfect and I would highly recommend Mack's Fish Camp airboat rides to anyone! Our tour was supposed to start at 4pm but we were running about 45 minutes late. Even though we arrived late, Marshall took us on a long wonderful ride and took as much time as needed to show us the beauty of Everglades. His passion for the flora and fauna of Everglades is amazing and you cannot ask for a better tour guide. We have done airboat rides elsewhere before, but it was not even a close comparison! We absolutely loved the tour and would highly recommend it to anyone! read more

We had the most amazing experience with Marshall at Mack's fish camp this morning on our private fan boat tour! Marshall is so knowledgeable and it's a guaranteed great time. This was super affordable and we will go back next time we are visiting, kid friendly too!! Thank you Marshall & Mack's fish camp!! read more

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What a great time ! Not only was the air boat fun our guide Marshall was knowledgeable, interesting and funny ! Highly recommended

Second time at Mack's! What a great experience. This is the true Everglades and it's tranquil to get out and experience it with no tourist feel. Marshall is a great host and when he gets in the boat knows and will show you not only a great time but is an expert on the flora and fauna. This trip we did a fishing experience and caught 11 fish total. Highly recommend and we will be back soon! read more

One of the funnest guided excursions our family took while vacationing in Florida. Marshall our guide, is one of the most down to earth, friendly, and informative guides we have ever experienced. We took an air boat ride at dusk and it was so beautiful. The sun on the horizon was so captivating and the glare off of the glades was truly a bucket list experience. We saw various birds, alligators, and wildlife. This is the ultimate private tour and is perfect if your aren't into sharing large boats with strangers. Marshall treated us like a member of his family. Marshall and his family are truly great people whose souls shine as bright as the summer sunshine. I wish the ride never ended. I also recommend taking a bass fishing trip with Marshall as well, especially if your looking to catch that personal best. He will put you on to some huge bass. We now know who to call when we make it back to Florida. Oh yeah, don't forget to ask about their family pet alligator. read more

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Best fishing ever, caught 35 bass. Trip is well worth the money, everyone there is so nice there. If visiting Florida this is a must. read more

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The airboat tour was a great experience. The owners were friendly and accommodating. We had a great time exploring and saw a bunch of alligators and wildlife. You gotta experience it! read more

We enjoyed an authentic tour of the Everglades by visiting Marshall and Nicole at Mack's Fish Camp. Marshall not only quoted us the best price we found, but his knowledge and their hospitality far exceeded our expectations. We were a family of 8 and our airboat ride through the sawgrass to the tree island was educational and fun. We saw alligators, turtles, hawks, terns and great blue herons. One member of our party asked about fishing and Marshall brought out rods, bread and worms and several members of our party began pulling up bass and Oscars and tilapia. Shortly after, several of our braver family members, one as young as "almost 6" were swimming with the "water dogs" in the canal. Marshall and the effervescent dog named Hunter kept a close eye on the nearby gators, who, luckily for us, preferred the bread over the arms and legs of my family. This day trip was a fun-filled day learning about the history and ecology of the Everglades while hanging out with family and new found friends. Five stars is not enough! read more

Give this place 10 stars! Cody was our guide he was amazeballs! Nicole & Marshall greeted us to their hidden gem - they have a awesome thing going on there. I don't know how I can recommend this anymore just go there! read more

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Awesome place to go! Went out for a little over an hour had beautiful weather and the water was great. I learned lots of biology and plant information also our guide was very knowledgeable. We stopped at a private island that was inhabited by Indians and learned about their culture. Really a great time read more

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What a great find! Went there as a VERY last minute trip. Marshal and Nicole opened their home to my boys and I who are complete strangers and we had such a great evening of fishing! Even got to see Elvis the alligator! Next time we are in Miami we will 100% make an organized trip out on the boat here! Looking forward to it next year. Thanks again for a fabulous evening. My 10 and 8 year olds are still talking about it! -New Jersey read more

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Better than any of the big name outfits! Really connected with my.whole family. Great time! read more

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I don't often write reviews but this place deserves the highest praise I can offer. Very professional, informative, fair and honest. Toured with Marshall in airboat with six adults and one five year old boy. Answered all our questions in detail, pointed so many things we didn't see and explained the "what, why, when and who" about everything we encountered. His brother Keith was an encyclopedia of information of what we were about to experience prior to our tour in the boat. The history of five generations of family experiences opened our eyes about what we were seeing. Really enjoyed the thrilling ride in the airboat and will definitely go back for more when we next visit South Florida. read more

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I had the pleasure of enjoying this wonderful place and kinda want to leave it a secret. Then again i think of the child in me that wish my parents knew about this place growing up in Miami and cannot be selfish. My boyfriend surprised me with an overnight stay and next day fishing for my birthday and can honestly say it beats any spa day or material gift I've ever received. He nailed it. Immediately upon entering you realize you're away from the city, away from whatever work related stress and you have the chance to ground yourself by appreciating the synchronicity this haven and it's proprietors have with mother nature. I don't want to go too into details about my visit because i realize it's subjective but i will highlight some points on this family run business. The family owned and run property is made up of twin brothers Marshall and Keith and their tribe of friendly spouses and children are more than happy to share tips on fishing, outdoors share their stories and quite frankly make you feel like a valued guest in their home. Great family with a genuine sense of hospitality! The cabins are quaint and come with a full size bed ( the upper lofts can sleep children on each side and would be great for kids that love bunk beds), you also have a microwave, a mini fridge and a grill outside. Whether you're an inexperienced fisher or a pro, you'll catch something! (which Keith will be more than happy to lend his filet knife and show you how he spoils the "Water Dog"....Sneaky Pete, the 12 ft gator that guards the waters and protects the children. The children swim in these waters and the gator actually guards them. These guys call the wildlife and in return the animals actually come, it's unreal! Think of Snow White calling all the creatures of the forest to the cottage except these are real glades men in complete harmony with their backyard and the squirrels, rabbits, cute woodland creatures are American Alligators, Anhingas,Purple Gallinules, turtles etc.. aside from fishing, they have airboats, hunting by season and a nice shop. Great experience. read more

It was me and my husband's first time visiting Florida and we really wanted to take an airboat tour of the Everglades. Because of our love for fishing, we wondered if you can fish the Everglades off an airboat. We found Mack's Fish Camp online and it was the perfect combination of airboat tour and bass fishing! We weren't sure what to expect but our 5+ hour airboat bass fishing adventure exceeded all expectations. Marshall was an awesome guide; very knowledgeable with everything to do with the Everglades and an expert at reading the water and putting us on fish. Total fish count for the trip was well over 60 bass! Sharing the beauty of the Everglades is Marshall's passion and he is a true Gladesman. If you're ever visiting the area, give Mack's Fish Camp a call. You will not be disappointed! read more

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If you only have time to do one thing in the Everglades or for that matter, Miami, THIS IS IT!!!! It everything you expect and so much more. Marshall was extremely engaging and informative about the wildlife, flora, and history of the Everglades. He answered every question we had in depth and left us wanting more. He treats his guests like family, and as a 5th generation gladesmen, he has many stories to share. Awesome experience for us- DC visitors! read more

Marshall is an incredible guide. Knowledgeable about the ecology, geography, history and politics around Everglades grasslands. His boat tours are fun, safe, interesting with lots of surprises and adventures! Great for the whole family. Authentic, licensed, just fantastic! read more

All we could hope for. Amazing service and great fishing. I will be sure to be back on my next trip to FLORIDA read more

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We had a great fishing trip. Lots of striped bass (which were delicious) and gators to keep it lively. Marshal took great care of us, by the end we started to feel like family. The airboat was exhilarating yet relaxing. Definitely come by if you want a carefree day in nature with an expert guide. read more

I love this place. I heard about macks fishing camp from a friend who went 4 years ago. I was told there was no bathrooms in the cabins and no showers at all ! When Me and my boyfriend arrived it was late however Paul kindly showed us around. We decided to spend valentines weekend there with another couple. The cabins are tiny but so cosy and there's only 4 cabins. At first I was scared to be around the water but seeing the kids playing around the water and swinging from the rope over the water made me feel comfortable. One of the owners Keith was super nice greeted us every morning. Nicole was awesome she helped me with anything I needed. And just so you guys can know there is a bathroom and shower. I wish I can live on this camp. Felt so free ! Definitely check this place out you will no regret it. read more

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This was something we booked after our other plans got canceled due to the weather. My brother and I were glad we did book it because it was the best time we had here in Miami. We were able to see nature, alligators coming by the boat, various bird species, and the staff were knowledgeable and very friendly. I would definitely recommend this place to friends. read more

Great tour...would highly recommend if first time to everglades. Pros: - Signed up for an hour but actually got 2 hour tour. - Fun ride...airboat speed was exhilirating. - Got to see some large gators. - Mack gave great info about the history and ecology of everglades. Cons: - Little pricy: $50/person and that was the discounted rate - Mack focuses heavily on science & history which might get a little dense if thats not your cup of tea. read more

Such an amazing tour Marshall was so much fun and learned so much about the Everglades. Will take all of my family here when they visit. You get treated like family and just makes for an amazing airboat ride. Thank you guys so much we will be back!! read more

Book this tour NOW!! 10 Stars!!! This is hands down the best, most authentic airboat tour in the Everglades! If you want the standard, commercialized, feed the gators tourist trap, do not go to Mack's Fish Camp. This is a family owned and operated place that has been in the Everglades for five generations. This is the real deal! Marshall Jones has forgotten more about the Everglades than most people ever learn. Each tour is customized to the personal interests of the guests. Our family group ranged from 7-75 years old and we all had an awesome time. The kids got to swim in the "River of Grass" and we learned about 6000 years of Native American culture, local flora and fauna and alligator behavior. At one point Marshall suddenly stopped the boat, jumped in the water and came up with a rarely seen Florida Snapping turtle! And yes, we all thoroughly enjoyed the exhilarating boat rides! Upon returning to the dock, the kids got to use the rope swing to drop into the canal to top off a spectacular day. Mack's Fish Camp is classic, old school Florida with wonderful people who will make you feel like family. We will definitely be back and will rent a cabin next time to hang out in this little slice of heaven! J. Hubbard Captain, US Navy (ret) read more

I had my first experience with airboat tours and the Everglades today and I can say with total confidence I'm glad I went to Mack's. Considering airboat tours of the Everglades to see the gators is such a tourist attraction, we weren't really sure what to expect.. That being said, Mack's exceeded every expectation we could have ever had. This is not your typical commercial attraction with a tour guide talking into a mic and reciting rehearsed lines. This is a family-owned business and therefore you know their hearts are truly into their work and there's no doubt their whole intent is giving each group an unforgettable experience. Marshall was our tour guide and he was sincerely incredible. He was laid back but very personable and friendly. In just a few minutes of meeting him we felt like we were long-time friends of the family. In addition to his extraordinary character, he was extremely knowledgeable of not only the gators, but also the history of the Everglades and all surrounding wildlife. I thought going into this tour that I was going to see some gators and call it a day.. Hardly! Our group learned so many fascinating facts from someone who knows his stuff and clearly has an honest passion for what he does. And then, if seeing the gators and learning some fun stuff about the Everglades wasn't enough, the airboat ride itself was so much fun and worth the time! Definitely an experience you HAVE to do.. Our whole group had a blast and left with smiles on our faces and feeling like we had new friends to come back to visit. Mack's is a true treasure and if you want a unique and true experience in the Everglades, this is the place to go.. No questions asked. I will definitely recommend Mack's to anyone looking for a good "must-do" while in Florida. I also can guarantee I'll be back to try the sunset tour and the bass fishing trip too!! Thank you Marshall and the whole Mack's Fish Camp family - you all gave us an experience we will certainly never forget!! read more

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I found this jewel by accident. I saw a sign on the side of Rt. 25 offering air boat rides. After the two mile dirt road I arrived. The owner was outside and I asked about an airboat ride. After talking it over with my son, and father we went on our tour. All I can say is that it was well worth the money. We all had the time of our life. I would recommend going to Mack's fishing camp to anyone who wants this type of adventure. Thanks for the good time. read more

A very special person brought me to this place. All I can say is that they are amazing individuals with colorful personalities. The atmosphere was so laid back and reminiscent of old Florida. If you want to get away for awhile without really getting away then go here. The airboat ride was like a story book setting, we saw birds, their nests, and even a beautiful rainbow. This was different. Two thumbs up. read more

Went for an air boat tour and couldn't have been happier with the outcome. Marshall spoke knowledgeably and passionately about each and every topic he mentioned to us. The price may sound steep as compared to other places you find but the experience is well worth the money. I can now tell people not only that I've '"been to the everglades" but that I've "experienced the everglades." (Well, as much as you can in a few hours!). Highly recommend Mack's over any of the larger run, 'commercial' operations out there. read more