Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center (Gulf Coast)

Visitor Center Status

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center is open daily from 9am to 5pm. The site features a kayak launch, wildlife watching, and a picnic area. Gulf Coast Rangers can be found onsite or reached at (786) 758-0635.

 

Important Transportation Notice

Due to the remoteness of this area we are finding that visitors arriving by "on-demand" transportation services (UBER, Taxi, Lyft) are unable to acquire return transportation on those services. We suggest checking with your driver for return arrangements or have an alternative taxi option. There is no other public transportation to this site.

 

Entrance Passes

*Entrance passes cannot be purchased at the Gulf Coast Visitor Center at this time. Passes may be purchased online or in person at the Shark Valley and Homestead park entrances. For more information about park entrance fees, visit our fees page.*

 
Artist rendering of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center and plaza. Two story modern building has various textures and architectural elements of interest. View of bay behind.
 

About the Gulf Coast Area

The Gulf Coast area serves as the gateway for exploring the Ten Thousand Islands, a maze of mangrove islands and waterways that extends to Flamingo and Florida Bay. This region of the park is only accessible by boat. Boat tours that enter the park are available from Everglades City.

The original Gulf Coast Visitor Center was destroyed by Hurricane Irma in September of 2017, and the temporary Visitor Contact Station was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in 2022. The new Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center opened in 2026. Additional details are available in the press release: "Everglades National Park closes Gulf Coast canoe/kayak launch and visitor contact station for construction."

 

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Last updated: March 6, 2026

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

40001 State Road 9336
Homestead, FL 33034-6733

Phone:

305 242-7700

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