A sunset creates a silhouette of a cypress tree with needle-like leaves that is shaped like an 'N'.

National Park

Everglades National Park

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Info

Established in 1947 as the first national park created for its biodiversity, Everglades National Park protects 1.5 million acres of wetland, forest, and marine habitats and the native plants and animals that call it home. With several international designations, the park provides a major source of drinking water for local residents of South Florida and recreational opportunities for all.

Park Photos

A sunset creates a silhouette of a cypress tree with needle-like leaves that is shaped like an 'N'.
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Cypress Tree Sunrise (2020 Photo Contest)

Credit: NPS Photo by Miguel Salas

A sunset creates a silhouette of a cypress tree with needle-like leaves that is shaped like an 'N'.
Two canoes at Nine Mile Pond during sunset.
An American Alligator high walks the Anhinga Trail.
Two visitors bike along the road in Shark Valley.
An aerial view of the landscape transition from Sawgrass to Florida Bay.
Three tents are put up along the Long Pine Key campsite.

Activities

Auto and ATV
Scenic Driving
Biking
Road Biking
Camping
Backcountry Camping
Canoe or Kayak Camping
Car or Front Country Camping
Group Camping
RV Camping
Compass and GPS
Geocaching
Picnicking
Hiking
Backcountry Hiking
Front-Country Hiking
Canoe or Kayak Camping
Boating
Motorized Boating
Sailing
Boat Tour
Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
Saltwater Fishing
Boat Tour
Paddling
Canoeing
Kayaking
Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Self-Guided Tours - Auto
Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour
Hands-On
Citizen Science
Junior Ranger Program
Museum Exhibits
Bookstore and Park Store
Astronomy
Stargazing
Wildlife Watching
Birdwatching
Park Film
Food
Volunteer Vacation
Shopping
Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Fees

Passes

Operating Hours

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.

DayHours
Friday
All Day
Monday
All Day
Sunday
All Day
Tuesday
All Day
Saturday
All Day
Thursday
All Day
Wednesday
All Day

Weather info

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.

Events