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INFORMATION

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Everglades National Park
40001 State Road 9336
Homestead, FL 33034-6733
(305) 242-7700

CONTENTS:

• Access to the Park at Florida City
• Access to the Park at Shark Valley
• Access to the Park at Gulf Coast
• Access to the Park at Chekika
• Entrance fees
• How to obtain information about the Park?
• How to order and buy publications about the Everglades N.P.
• Information about camping
• Information about backcountry camping
• Lodging
• Tram tours at Shark Valley
• Boat/Tram Tours, Boat/Canoe/Bicycle Rentals at Flamingo.
• Boat tours and canoe rental at Gulf Coast

Access to the Park (by car):

Florida City

Main access to the park. South from Miami take US 1 to Florida City or the Florida Turnpike south to the last exit. Turn west on Florida Hwy. 9336 and follow the signs to the Everglades National Park. Entrance is located about 50 miles from Miami. The Main Visitor Center opens daily from 8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This entrance to the park is open 24 hours.

Shark Valley

West from Miami, take US 41 (Tamiami Trail) to Shark Valley entrance. Exit the Florida Turnpike at 8th Street exit toward the West. This entrance is about 25 miles west of the Turnpike exit or 18 miles west of the traffic light at 8th Street and Krome Avenue. The Shark Valley Visitor Center is staffed by park personnel daily between 8:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. The park entrance is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Gulf Coast

West from Miami, at the corner of Tamiami Trail and Route 29, turn south toward Everglades City. The park is about 3 miles south of the Tamiami Trail. The entrance is south of Everglades City. The desk at the Visitor Center is staffed from 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.

Chekika

At Krome Avenue and 186 Avenue (Richmond Drive) turn toward the west toward the fourth entrance to the park. Opens daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Entrance Fees:

Cars, vans, and motorhomes:

• Main Entrance at Florida City - $5.00
• Shark Valley - $5.00
• Chekika - $5.00
  

Bicyclists and pedestrians:

• Main Entrance at Florida City - $3.00 per person
• Shark Valley - $2.00 per person

For buses call 305-242-7700 for details.

Golden Eagle, Age, and Access Passes are honored at all entrance stations.

NO entrance fees for Gulf Coast

For more Information:

About the park:

Everglades National Park
P.O. Box 279
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 242-7700

For publications catalog:

Florida National Parks and Monuments Association (FNPMA)
10 Parachute Key #51
Homestead, FL 33034-6735
(305) 247-1216

For accommodations:

TW Services, Flamingo Lodge, Marina and Outpost Resort
Flamingo, FL 33034
(941) 695-3101

Camping:

National Park Services Campgrounds
(fees charged)
Located at: Long Pine Key, Flamingo, and Chekika.
Call (800) 365-2267 for reservations

Backcountry camping:

Permits are required for overnight backcountry camping in the Everglades N.P. Permits are obtained in person at the Flamingo and Gulf Coast Visitor Centers. A processing fee is charged for each backcountry permit issued.
For information call (305) 242-7700

For boat/tram and boat/canoe/bicycle rentals
at Flamingo:

TW Services, Flamingo Lodge, Marina and Outpost Resort
Flamingo, FL 33034
(941) 695-3101

For tram tours information and reservations
at Shark Valley:

Shark Valley Tram Tours, Inc.
P.O. Box 1729, Tamiami Station
Miami, FL 33144-1729
(305) 221-8455

For boat tours reservations and canoe rentals
at Everglades City:

Everglades National Park Boat Tours
P.O. Box 119
Everglades City, FL 33929
1-800-445-7724 in Florida or (941) 695-2591

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