National Park
Everglades National Park is a National Park in Florida. The NPS currently lists 3 active alerts (1 closure), 2 campgrounds and 4 visitor centers; entrance fees start at $20.
Florida National Park America the Beautiful pass accepted
Updated · NPS Data API
“Established in 1947 as the first national park created for its biodiversity, Everglades National Park protects 1.5 million acres of wetland, forest, and marine habitats and the native plants and animals that call it home.”
Active alerts
3
Closures
1
Campgrounds
2
Visitor centers
4
3 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 1 caution and 1 information.
Closure
Be sure to review the Alerts and Conditions below before and during your visit for additional, up-to-date information on closures, cautions, and other current park conditions.
Posted or updated Jun 26, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
Caution
Current roadwork is ongoing along the park's northern boundary on US Highway 41/Tamiami Trail to raise the road for Everglades Restoration benefits. Drivers may experience up to 15-minute delays and should watch for personnel, equipment and slow downs.
Posted or updated May 27, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
Information
Digital passes or credit/debit cards are the ONLY method of payment at all fee collection areas. Pre-paid digital passes are available online and may be purchased in advance.
Posted or updated May 27, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
All visitors to Everglades National Park are required to pay an entrance fee. Digital passes may be purchased online. Please be prepared to show your hard copy pass or digital pass on your mobile device.
| Fee | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Private Vehicle | $35 | Admits the passholder and passengers of a single vehicle or vessel. Good for 7 consecutive days at all park entrances. Buy online |
| Entrance - Motorcycle | $30 | Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. Buy online |
| Entrance - Per Person | $20 | Good for 7 consecutive days at all park entrances. Admits one individual hiker, bicyclist, pedestrian, or human-powered paddlecraft, when not arriving in a… Buy online |
| Entrance - Education/Academic Groups | Free | All accredited educational and scientific institutions are eligible to receive free entrance to the park. |
| Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach | $300 | A commercial tour is defined as persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced or sold for leisure recreational purposes by an organization… |
| Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus | $200 | A commercial tour is defined as persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced or sold for leisure recreational purposes by an organization… |
| Commercial Entrance - Van | $125 | A commercial tour is defined as persons traveling on an itinerary that has been packaged, priced or sold for leisure recreational purposes by an organization… |
| Nonresident | $100 | Each non-US resident aged 16 and older visiting Everglades National Park must pay a $100 nonresident fee (in addition to the standard entrance fee), unless… |
| Pass | Cost | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Entrance - Park | $70 | At the park |
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here. This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online.
Join Diego the dolphin, Peter the panther and Aleesha the alligator in exploring three South Florida parks (Big Cypress National Preserve, and Biscayne and Everglades National Park).
Year-round
Explore the everglades by biking the 15-mile (24 km) Shark Valley Tram Road. Along the way you can experience the wide array of wildlife, diverse freshwater ecosystems, and get a unique view of the Everglades!
2-6 Hours Year-round
The Anhinga Trail is a popular place to start your exploration at Everglades National Park, providing a ready sample of wetland wildlife including alligators, turtles, fish, plants, and birds, all along a short, three-quarter mile paved and boardwalk trail.
1-2 Hours Year-round
See all 10 things to do in Everglades →
Activities the NPS lists for Everglades.
Auto and ATVScenic DrivingAstronomyStargazingBikingRoad BikingBoatingMotorized BoatingSailingBoat TourCampingBackcountry CampingCanoe or Kayak CampingCar or Front Country CampingGroup CampingRV CampingCompass and GPSGeocachingFishingFreshwater FishingSaltwater FishingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoBus/Shuttle Guided TourHands-OnCitizen ScienceVolunteer VacationHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingPaddlingCanoeingKayakingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs
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Everglades National Park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Park entrance is always open but staffed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | All Day |
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Wednesday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
Weather: The climate in Florida is known to be mild and sunny.The average annual temperatures for South Florida and the Keys range from 74° to 77°F (23° to 25°C).
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center | Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 305-242-7700 | Yes |
| Guy Bradley Visitor Center (at Flamingo) | Daily: 8:00AM - 5:00PM | 239-695-2945 | Yes |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center (Gulf Coast) | Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 786-758-0635 | Yes |
| Shark Valley Visitor Center | Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 305-221-8776 | Yes |
| Campground | Total sites | Reservable | First-come | RVs | Fee | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamingo Campground | 274 | 159 | 28 | Yes, up to 35 ft | $50 | Reservation site |
| Long Pine Key Campground | 108 | 108 | 108 | Yes, up to 35 ft | $33 | Reservation site |
Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.
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