Everglades National Park

40001 State Road 9336
Homestead, FL 33034-6733

By Phone
Visitor Information
305-242-7700

Welcome to Everglades National Park!

Only One of its Kind

Everglades National Park, largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, boasts rare and endangered species. It has been designated a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, and Wetland of International Importance, significant to all people of the world.

Planning a visit to the Everglades

There are many different experiences that a visitor can have at Everglades National Park. Whether you are coming for a few hours or a week and want a nice walk and picnic or more of a wilderness experience, you can find it all here. 

Camping, boating, hiking, and even a visit to a former missile base in the center of the park are all possible. Many have enjoyed exploring some of the 156 miles of canoe/kayak and walking trails and 47 designated wilderness campsites opportunities for solitude.

Places to Picnic

• Flamingo
• Long Pond Key
• Nine Mile Pond

Things to Do

A vast expanse of roughly 1.5 million acres, there seems no end to the adventures that can be found in Everglades National Park.

You may find yourself spending a morning photographing the birds, an afternoon might be spent hiking and seeing the alligators taking advantage of the warmth of the sun, you might take a tour with a ranger or just spend an evening enjoying the warmth of your campfire.

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