Everglades National Park
40001 State Road 9336
Homestead FL 33034-6733, 305-242-7700
Special Topics: Endangered Species �
Recreation Activities: Biking � Boating � Camping � Educational Programs
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Fishing � Hiking � Wilderness Area � Wildlife Viewing
Camping Areas
Flamingo Campground
Open All Year
Reservations Online or by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP
Phone 305-242-7700
Details
Located at the end of the main park road in Flamingo. It has 234 drive-in sites
(55 with a view of the water), 3 walk-up group sites (on the water's edge), and
40 walk-up sites (9 on the water's edge). It also provides cold water showers,
two dump stations, picnic tables, grills, and an amphitheater for winter
programs. There are no hookups. Flamingo has several hiking trails and canoe
trails, and opportunities for saltwater fishing are plentiful. Limited groceries
and camping supplies are available at the Flamingo Marina store.
Camping Fees: (per night)
Regular Sites - $16, maximum of 8 persons
Group Sites - $28, maximum of 15 persons
Long Pine Key Campground
Open All Year
Reservations Online or by Phone at 1-800-365-CAMP
Phone 305-242-7700
Details
Located seven miles (11 km) from the main entrance, just off the main road. It
has 108 drive up sites for tents and RVs, including one group site. There are
rest rooms, water, and a sewer dump station with fresh water fill, but no
showers or hookups. A picnic area is nearby, with fire grates and rest rooms.
There is also a pond for fishing, an amphitheater for winter programs, and
several hiking trails in the area.
Camping Fees: per night
Regular Sites - $16, maximum of 8 persons
Group Sites - $28, maximum of 15 persons
Wilderness Camping (Backcountry Camping)
Open All Year
Phone 239-695-3311
Details
In the fall of 2005 many of the backcountry facilites were damaged by Hurricane
Wilma. Most of the sites are now open. Broad River, Kingston Key, Graveyard
Creek, and Carl Ross Key remain closed.
Due to techincal problems, we are not able to update the expanded web pages
("more" - at the bottom of this page). Click here for a complete list of open
and closed facilities.
There are 47 designated wilderness campsites. The majority of the sites are
accessible only by canoe, kayak, and motorboat. A few sites are accessible by
foot. None are accessible by car.
A backcountry permit is required for all wilderness campsites. Permits are only
issued the day before or the day of the start of your camping trip. Permits are
not issued over the telephone. Wilderness permits are written from the Ernest
Coe Visitor Center only for two land sites in the Long Pine Key area: Ernest Coe
and Ingraham Highway. For all other campsites, permits may be obtained at the
Flamingo and Gulf Coast Visitor Centers. Winter wilderness users whose trips
originate from the Florida Keys can obtain permits by phone by calling
239-695-2945 for the following locations only: North Nest Key, Little Rabbit
Key, Carl Ross Key, and the Cape Sable Beaches. Permit Fees: $10 per permit plus
$2 per person per night
Lodging Options
Flamingo Lodge, Marina, and Outpost Resort
Currently closed due to damage caused by hurricanes
Phone 800-600-3813
Details
The Flamingo Lodge is the only lodging available in the park. It is open
year-round, with 103 rooms, and 24 cottages with kitchen facilities. A
restaurant and cafe are open during the winter. Alternate phone number:
239-695-3101
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Homestead,
Miami,
Florida
Keys,
Marathon,
Marco Island,
Naples,
Everglades City
Additional Information
Getting There
Plane
The closest airports are Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Fort Myers.
Car
Main Park Entrance and Flamingo: Visitors coming from the Miami area and points
north may 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.
Shark Valley Entrance: On Highway 41 (Tamiami Trail) 25 miles west of the
Florida Turnpike exit for S.W. 8th Street. From the Naples area, take U.S. 41 (Tamiami
Trail) east to Shark Valley.
Gulf Coast: 5 miles south of Highway 41 (Tamiami Trail) on State Road 29, in
Everglades City. From Interstate 75 (Alligator Alley), take exit 80 (State Road
29) south and proceed 20 miles to Everglades City. Once in Everglades City,
follow the signs to the park. Visitor Center is on the right.
Bus
Greyhound Bus Lines offers service to Homestead, but there is no public
transportation from there to the park entrance or into the park.
Getting Around
The park may be explored by personal vehicle, commercial tour bus, bicycle,
motor boat, or canoe/kayak. The park's concessioners offer several options,
including boat tours and tram tours. Powerboats, canoes, and kayaks can be
brought into the park or rented from the park's concessioner. They are an ideal
way to explore the mangrove coast.
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