What are the hours at Everglades National Park?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Everglades National Park)

How much does it cost to enter Everglades National Park?

Everglades National Park charges $35 per vehicle, $20 per person. Fees are waived on the National Park Service's fee-free days; check the official site for current pricing.

Does Everglades National Park require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Everglades National Park. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Everglades National Park open right now?

Q: Is Everglades National Park open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Everglades National Park is partially closed. Current Alerts and Conditions

National Park · FL

Partially closed

Everglades National Park is partially closed.

Why this statusCurrent Alerts and Conditions

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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The largest tropical wilderness in the U.S., a slow, wide river of grass, and the only place American alligators and crocodiles share range. The dry winter season is the time to visit.

Type: National Park
State: FL
Established: 1934
Size: 2,358 sq mi
2025 visits: 0.78M (#31 most-visited)

About Everglades National Park

Established in 1947 as the first national park created for its biodiversity, Everglades National Park protects 1.5 million acres of wetland, forest, and marine habitats and the native plants and animals that call it home. With several international designations, the park provides a major source of drinking water for local residents of South Florida and recreational opportunities for all.

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Visitor info

Address40001 State Road 9336, Homestead, FL 33034

Phone(305) 242-7700

Websitewww.nps.gov/ever/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Everglades National Park

Entrance fee$35 per vehicle, $20 per person · fee details ↗

Getting thereDirections 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…

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How we read this status

We derive Everglades National Park's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Current Alerts and Conditions Full method: how we check park status.