Basic Information

 

It is important to know that the Everglades has two very distinct seasons: dry season and wet season.

Although it varies from year to year, dry season is typically December through April and wet season lasts from May to November. Dry season is also the busy season because of the warm winters that attract the largest variety of wading birds and their predators. Wet season is rainy and can produce a lot of mosquitoes. Because of the reduced visitation during the rainy summer season, many ranger-led programs are not available, but other guided tour options remain available. Please check the calendar for the current schedule of ranger programs or contact the individual guided tour operators.

The Everglades spans across 1.5 million acres that stretches over the southern part of Florida, but it easy to access the park’s three main areas. The northern section of the park is accessible via Miami or Everglades City, the southern section is accessible through Homestead.

Visiting the Everglades allows you to explore a vast diversity of flora and fauna in different eco-systems: freshwater sloughs, marl prairies, tropical hammocks, pinelands, cypress, mangrove, coastal lowlands, marine, and estuarine. There is a lot of area to discover at the Everglades, so it is vital to be prepared.

 

Physical Address

Directions

Everglades National Park has several main entrances, each providing access to different areas of the park.

Find the entrance that is right for you.

Operating Hours & Seasons

Weather

Fees & Passes

Visitor Centers

Internet & Cellular Access

Internet & Cellular Access Details

 

National Park Service Mobile App

This app is a great tool for planning your trip, then it can be used as a guide during your visit. You can download the maps and content from Everglades National Park for offline use. It’s especially handy if you’re exploring remote areas or concerned about data limits.

Free and available now.

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Lost & Found
If you have lost an item during your visit, please complete the Lost and Found form. Providing detailed and accurate information helps staff match your report with recovered items. If a matching item is not found, you will not be contacted further. For follow-up questions, please contact park headquarters during business hours at [phone].

To report a lost item please click here.