Everglades National Park

A river of grass, and the largest subtropical wilderness in the U.S.

Shark Valley's tram and Anhinga Trail are the introductions. Flamingo and the Gulf Coast are the real scale. Alligators are not the only headline; the birds steal the day if you go slow Florida.

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Location

25.29° N, 80.90° WOpen in OpenStreetMap

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Best time to visit

December–April (dry season)

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A Everglades National Park itinerary

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Field guide

Everglades National Park is a U.S. National Park in Florida. A river of grass, and the largest subtropical wilderness in the U.S.

When to go

December–April (dry season) is the window most visitors aim for. Shoulder seasons mean fewer cars at trailheads. Winter can close roads; summer can fill parking lots by 8 a.m. Check NPS alerts the night before you drive in.

How to see it

Start with anhinga Trail at Royal Palm. Then shark Valley tram or a bike to the lookout. If you have a second day, a boat from Flamingo or Everglades City. Keep one spare hour for night sounds if you stay after the day-trippers.

Park practicalities

An America the Beautiful pass covers entry at most national parks. Timed-entry reservations are used at several busy parks in peak season — book those before lodging. Wildlife has the right of way; 25 yards from most animals, 100 yards from bears and wolves.

Pack this in your notes

Dry season is for wildlife on the trails. Wet season is for mosquitoes and water.
Download offline maps. Cell service drops in most parks.
Bring layers. Elevation and wind change the day faster than the forecast.
Enter the park early. Famous lots and shuttles fill first.

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Traveler reviews

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Avery C.

10/10

Start early in Everglades National Park

A boat from Flamingo or Everglades City. Night sounds if you stay after the day-trippers. Give Everglades National Park days, not hours, and go in December–April (dry season). The trailhead line is the tax; the quiet after it is the park.

Nov 6, 2025

Marie C.

8/10

Everglades National Park is bigger than the postcard

Shark Valley tram or a bike to the lookout. A river of grass, and the largest subtropical wilderness in the U.S. Crowds thin if you are moving at first light. December–April (dry season) is the window I would book again.

Oct 5, 2025

Leila H.

10/10

Start early in Everglades National Park

Anhinga Trail at Royal Palm. Shark Valley tram or a bike to the lookout. Give Everglades National Park days, not hours, and go in December–April (dry season). The trailhead line is the tax; the quiet after it is the park.

Sep 4, 2025