Everglades National Park landscape
Florida · Est. 1947

Everglades

The largest subtropical wilderness in the US — America's river of grass.

1.1M
visits/yr
8 ft
high point
$35
entrance
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Entrance
$35
No permit needed
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⭐ Highlights
→Anhinga Trail — best wildlife trail in the park
→Shark Valley — 15 mi loop
→Flamingo — southernmost point
→10,000 Islands — world-class kayaking
⚠ Before you go
!Mosquitoes severe Apr–Nov — heavy DEET required
!Alligators and crocodiles — 15 feet minimum distance
!Hurricane season June–November
!Carry all drinking water
When to visit

Everglades by Season

Dry (Nov–Apr)
Best season. Wildlife at water.
Wet (May–Oct)
Mosquitoes severe. Flooding. Not recommended.
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