Home to the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, the everglades protects a landscape that provides habitat for many rare and endangered species like the Manatee, American Crocodile, and the Florida Panther.
Current Park Alerts
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Plan Your Visit
Hours & Season
Everglades National Park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Park entrance is always open but staffed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Entrance Fees
- $35 – Entrance - Private Vehicle
- $30 – Entrance - Motorcycle
- $20 – Entrance - Per Person
- $0 – Entrance - Education/Academic Groups
- $100 – Nonresident
Weather
The climate in Florida is known to be mild and sunny.The average annual temperatures for South Florida and the Keys range from 74° to 77°F (23° to 25°C). There are two seasons at the Everglades National Park: the wet season and the dry season. The wet season runs from Mid-May to November and the dry season runs from December to mid-May.
Things to Do
Ten Thousand Islands Boat Tour
Reservation requiredExperience the natural beauty of Everglades National Park's Ten Thousand Islands with a boat tour on Chokoloskee Bay.
Fishing in the Everglades
One third of Everglades National Park is covered by water, creating excellent boating and fishing opportunities! Snapper, sea trout, redfish, bass, and bluegill are plentiful. Saltwater fishing includes Florida Bay, the Ten Thousand Islands, and elsewhere in the park's coastal zone.
Shark Valley Tram Tour
Reservation requiredExploring the Shark Valley area by tram is a great way to see and learn about the wildlife and hisotry of Everglades National Park. Guided two-hour tram tours are offered along a fifteen-mile loop trail into the "River of Grass". The open air trams allow for abundant wildlife viewing opportunitys, and stop at the Shark valley Observation tower for a bird's eye view of the sweeping Everglades ecosystem. Tours depart from the Shark Valley Visitor Center located along U.S. H
Biking at Shark Valley
Explore the everglades by biking the 15-mile (24 km) Shark Valley Tram Road. Along the way you can experience the wide array of wildlife, diverse freshwater ecosystems, and get a unique view of the Everglades!
Birding at Flamingo
Flamingo offers ample birding opportunities along its many trail areas as well as around the visitor center and marina. The mix of mangrove and coastal prairie habitats host a bounty of wading birds, shorebirds and waterbirds throughout the year. Additionally, there is always the chance of seeing tropical marine life close to shore, including crocodiles and manatees.
Birding Snake Bight Trail
Snake Bight Trail can be walked any time of year, but is easiest to walk in the winter when mosquitoes are not abundant. This trail offers the opportunity to see birds restricted to coastal habitats, including Reddish Egret. Other species of shorebirds such as Greater Yellowlegs, Black-necked Stilt, Black-bellied Plover and various other sandpipers can also be found. Shorebirds are most easily observed during high tide when water forces birds off mudflats farther out on Flori
Getting There
Address: 40001 State Road 9336 Homestead FL 33034
Directions to Ernest Coe Visitor Center 40001 State Road 9336, Homestead, FL 33034 Visitors coming from the Miami area and points north should take the Florida Turnpike (Route 821) south until it ends merging with U.S. 1 at Florida City. Turn right at the first traffic light onto Palm Drive (State Road 9336/SW 344th St.) and follow the signs to the park. Visitors driving north from the Florida Keys should turn left on Palm Drive in Florida City and follow the signs to the park.
Get driving directions → Official NPS directions →Where to Stay – Campgrounds
Flamingo Campground
274 sites · $50/night
The Flamingo campground is one of two drive-in campgrounds accessible from the Homestead entrance of the park. It offers solar-heated showers, two dump station…
Long Pine Key Campground
108 sites · $33/night
Long Pine Key campground is open seasonally November-May. It is one of two frontcountry camping options run by the “Flamingo Adventures'' concession. Reservati…
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter Everglades National Park?
The entrance fee for Everglades National Park is $35. See Plan Your Visit above for vehicle, per-person, and annual-pass rates.
Do I need a reservation or permit to visit Everglades National Park?
Some entry windows or activities at Everglades National Park require a reservation or permit. Check the Current Park Alerts and Things to Do sections above, and confirm on the official NPS site before you go.
When is Everglades National Park open?
Everglades National Park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Park entrance is always open but staffed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
What are the best things to do in Everglades National Park?
Popular things to do in Everglades National Park include Ten Thousand Islands Boat Tour, Fishing in the Everglades, Shark Valley Tram Tour, Biking at Shark Valley. See Things to Do above for photos and details.
Are there campgrounds in Everglades National Park?
Yes — Everglades National Park has 2 campgrounds, including Flamingo Campground, Long Pine Key Campground. See Campgrounds above for site counts, fees, and booking links.