From the Activities Booth near the Marina fuel pumps, you can rent bicycles, canoes, kayaks, and motorboats. Houseboats are also available to reserve. The Activities Booth is open daily and allows rentals from 8 am to 3 pm. All rented equipment must be returned by 5 pm.
There are two boat tours offered in the Flamingo area; both depart from the Marina. All boat tours include a naturalist or park ranger to guide you through your 90-minute Everglades National Park journey.
Tickets can be purchased at the Activities Booth near the Marina fuel pumps. You can also reserve tickets online or via phone by calling (239) 695-1095.
Pets are not permitted on boat tours. Qualifying service animals, as defined by the ADA, will be permitted. Don’t forget your sun protection, rain protection, bug spray, and sunglasses.
Backcountry Tour to Whitewater Bay
Explore the magnificent Florida backcountry! Venture up the Buttonwood Canal through Coot Bay and Tarpon Creek into the Whitewater Bay as your naturalist highlights unique plant and animal life found here and outlines the rich history of Flamingo at Everglades National Park. This tour departs daily at 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. It's available year-round.
Tour of Florida Bay
Encompassing about 1/3 of Everglades National Park is the stunning Florida Bay. This unique system of mangrove keys, seagrass, and more is best explored by boat. This tour is available from November 1 to April 30 and departs at 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, and 4 pm.
All motorboat operators within Everglades National Park boundaries are required to take a free course on Boater Education. This is essential to protecting our delicate seagrass prairie, the largest in North America. You can take the course
here. Bring your certificate with you in order to rent or operate boats in the park.
Reception and WiFi are unreliable in Flamingo. Generally, AT&T is the only cell service provider with signal anywhere west of Nine Mile Pond.
Public WiFi is available inside the Guy Bradley Visitor Center. This signal does not stretch to the building exterior, so it is only available from 8 am to 5 pm when the facility is open.
Cell towers and satellites can be unresponsive at any time, sometimes for days. Visitors should prepare to have limited access to these modern amenities during their visit.
Planning a special event? The Guy Bradley Visitor Center is also an event space with several options for meetings, weddings, and more.
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The large, seaside Flamingo Campground is one of the most unique camping experiences in the park. There are electric, non-electric, and trailer sites (some with electrical hook-ups) available. Walk-in sites are also available, weather dependent, and provide the best views of Florida Bay.
Campground amenities include bathhouses, dump stations, picnic tables, grills, and an amphitheater that hosts nightly ranger programs.
While reservations are not required, they are strongly encouraged, especially during the winter season. Reservations are available online or over the phone at 855-708-2207.
For a less rustic camping experience, there are also Eco-Tents available in Flamingo. Learn more about winter tents (November 1 to April 30) and summer tents (May 1 to October 31).
The new Flamingo Lodge is now open! Book your stay at FlamingoEverglades.com.
The Flamingo Marina serves as a hub in the Flamingo area. During your visit, watch the waters from the dock to try and spot manatees, tarpon, and crocodiles.
The Marina Store sells snacks, drinks, gifts, ice, firewood, camping supplies, bait & tackle (frozen), and more. Restrooms are open in the marina store. Hours are 7 am to 7 pm daily from November 1 to April 30. From May 1 to October 31, hours are 8 am to 6 pm daily.
Fuel is also available near the Marina Store. Options include gasoline and diesel fuel for both vehicles and vessels.
Camping in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness requires advance reservations. Rangers are available to assist with wilderness permit reservations when the visitor center is open. Alternatively, reservations are accepted
online or via phone at (877) 444-6777. Detailed maps, navigation tools, and information on current conditions is available at the visitor center.
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