NPS Photo DirectionsThe Gulf Coast Visitor Center building is closed due to damages sustained from Hurricane Ian. The canoe and kayak launch, parking lot and covered pavilion are open, however services are limited. There is currently no drinking water available. For information contact the Reed Visitor Center at 239-695-4758.Due to construction, concession boat tours are not operational at this time. For more information, read "Everglades National Park announces the construction of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center in Everglades City." Physical Address:815 Oyster Bar Lane The Gulf Coast Visitor Center is located 5 miles south of Highway 41 (Tamiami Trail) on State Road 29, in Everglades City. The visitor center is on the right.
Take exit 80 (State Road 29) south and proceed 20 miles to Everglades City. Once in Everglades City, follow the signs to the park. The visitor center is on the right.
Searching for Everglades National Park, Gulf Coast Visitor Center on Google will get directions. Approximate GPS coordinates: 25°50'49.03" N 81°23'06.85" W
NPS Photo Hours of OperationThe Gulf Coast Visitor Center building is closed due to damages sustained from Hurricane Ian. The canoe and kayak launch, parking lot and covered pavilion are open, however services are limited. Rangers are staffing the site intermittently. There is currently no drinking water available. For information contact the Reed Visitor Center at 239-695-4758. AmenitiesThe Gulf Coast visitor access 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 accessible only by boat in this region. The original Gulf Coast Visitor Center was destroyed by Hurricane Irma in September of 2017. The temporary Visitor Contact Station was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in 2022. Visitor services are limited. The visitor center is closed due to damages sustained from Hurricane Ian in September 2022. Restrooms are located in the white trailer in the parking lot. Portable toilets may be available until restroom trailer is complete. All local businesses are located outside the park entrance in Everglades City. Visitors should be prepared to bring their own water and any snacks. There is a $21 administrative fee and an additional $2 per person, per night use fee for wilderness permits. The costs will apply for advanced reservations and walk-up permits year-round. A credit card is needed for both online and in-person permit reservations.
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Last updated: October 5, 2023