Everglades National Park


Everglades National Park protects an unparalleled landscape that provides important habitat for numerous rare and endangered species like the manatee, American crocodile, and the elusive Florida panther. An international treasure as well - a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, a Wetland of International Importance, and a specially protected area under the Cartagena Treaty.

Directions to Ernest Coe Visitor Center 40001 State Road 9336, Homestead, FL 33034 Visitors coming from the Miami area and points north should take the Florida Turnpike (Route 821) south until it ends merging with U.S. 1 at Florida City. Turn right at the first traffic light onto Palm Drive (State Road 9336/SW 344th St.) and follow the signs to the park. Visitors driving north from the Florida Keys should turn left on Palm Drive in Florida City and follow the signs to the park.

  • Astronomy
  • Stargazing
  • Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Boating
  • Boat Tour
  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Canoe or Kayak Camping
  • RV Camping
  • Compass and GPS
  • Geocaching
  • Fishing
  • Freshwater Fishing
  • Saltwater Fishing
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Self-Guided Tours - Auto
  • Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour
  • Boat Tour
  • Hands-On
  • Citizen Science
  • Volunteer Vacation
  • Hiking
  • Backcountry Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Paddling
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store

  • Architecture and Building
  • Archeology
  • Arts
  • Colonization and Settlement
  • Military
  • Artillery
  • US Army
  • Armories
  • Native American Heritage
  • Schools and Education
  • Social Movements
  • Conservation Movement
  • Wars and Conflicts
  • Cold War
  • Animals
  • Alligators or Crocodiles
  • Birds
  • Cats (wild)
  • Fish
  • Tortoises and Turtles
  • Climate Change
  • Coasts, Islands and Atolls
  • Estuaries and Mangroves
  • Fire
  • Geology
  • Grasslands
  • Prairies
  • Natural Sounds
  • Night Sky
  • Oceans
  • River and Riparian
  • Scenic Views
  • Trails
  • Water Trails
  • Unique Species
  • Rare
  • Endangered
  • Wetlands
  • Marshes
  • Wilderness

Cypress Tree Sunrise

A sunset creates a silhouette of a cypress tree with needle-like leaves that is shaped like an 'N'.

Cypress Tree Sunrise (2020 Photo Contest)

Nine Mile Pond

Two canoes at Nine Mile Pond during sunset.

A meeting ground of marsh and mangrove environments. You may see alligators, wading birds, turtles, and fish.

American Alligator

An American Alligator high walks the Anhinga Trail.

An American Alligator high walks the Anhinga Trail.

Shark Valley Tram and Bicycle Road

Two visitors bike along the road in Shark Valley.

Biking is a great way to experience the quiet beauty of the Everglades.

Transition from Sawgrass to Florida Bay

An aerial view of the landscape transition from Sawgrass to Florida Bay.

An aerial view of the landscape transition from Sawgrass to Florida Bay.

Camping at Long Pine Key

Three tents are put up along the Long Pine Key campsite.

Long Pine Key Campground is open seasonally from November through May. It is located seven miles (11 km) from the main entrance, just off the main road.