Cypress Tree Sunrise. Photo: NPS Photo by Miguel Salas
- Entrance
- $35 per car
- Nonresident fee
- $100 per person, 16 and over
- Park annual pass
- $70, U.S. residents
- Payment
- Card only, no cash
Work out the cost for your group
About Everglades
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.
Things to do
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Become an Everglades Jr Ranger
Join Diego the dolphin, Peter the panther and Aleesha the alligator in exploring three South Florida parks (Big Cypress National Preserve, and Biscayne and Everglades National Park).
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Biking at Shark Valley
Explore the everglades by biking the 15-mile (24 km) Shark Valley Tram Road.
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Birding Along the Anhinga Trail
The Anhinga Trail is a popular place to start your exploration at Everglades National Park, providing a ready sample of wetland wildlife including alligators, turtles, fish, plants, and birds, all along a short,…
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Birding Snake Bight Trail
Snake Bight Trail can be walked any time of year, but is easiest to walk in the winter when mosquitoes are not abundant.
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Birding at Flamingo
Flamingo offers ample birding opportunities along its many trail areas as well as around the visitor center and marina.
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Fishing in the Everglades
One third of Everglades National Park is covered by water, creating excellent boating and fishing opportunities!
Photos
Nine Mile Pond Photo: NPS Photo 
American Alligator Photo: NPS Photo 
Shark Valley Tram and Bicycle Road Photo: NPS Photo 
Transition from Sawgrass to Florida Bay Photo: NPS Photo 
Wilderness Waterway Sweetwater Chickee Photo: NPS Photo / Jane Gamble
Entrance fees
| Type | Price | Valid for | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private vehicle | $35 | 7 days | All year |
| Per person, 16 and over | $20 | 7 days | All year |
The $100 nonresident fee
At 11 parks, each non-U.S. resident aged 16 or older pays a $100 nonresident fee on top of the standard entrance fee, unless admitted with an annual or America the Beautiful pass.
All valid America the Beautiful passes and park-specific annual passes cover entrance fees and nonresident fees for the pass holder and passengers in a private vehicle. The holder must be there.
Official pages call the $100 a per-person fee but do not say how long it lasts. Forum answers say it shares the 7-day entrance window; some tour operators say it is charged per entry. Our totals charge it once per park visit of up to 7 days.
Park annual pass
The Everglades Annual Pass admits the pass holder, passenger on one motorcycle, or passengers of a single vehicle or vessel to Everglades National Park.
A park's own annual pass is sold to U.S. citizens and residents only. A U.S. resident who holds one covers everyone in their private vehicle, including nonresident passengers.
Reservations
NPS lists no entry reservation for this park as of October 26, 2026. Campgrounds and tours may still need booking.
Weather and seasons
The climate in Florida is known to be mild and sunny.The average annual temperatures for South Florida and the Keys range from 74° to 77°F (23° to 25°C). There are two seasons at the Everglades National Park: the wet season and the dry season. The wet season runs from Mid-May to November and the dry season runs from December to mid-May.
Hours
Everglades National Park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Park entrance is always open but staffed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Getting there
Directions 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 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.
Campgrounds
- Flamingo CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
- Long Pine Key CampgroundBook on Recreation.gov
Visitor centers
- Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center
- Guy Bradley Visitor Center (at Flamingo)
- Shark Valley Visitor Center
- Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center (Gulf Coast)
Alerts
- Park Closure: Current Alerts and Conditions
- Information: For entrance fees, we accept digital passes and credit/debit cards
- Caution: Roadwork may cause delays on US 41/Tamiami Trail
Parks nearby
Sources
Prices checked by hand against the park's fees page on October 26, 2026 (page last updated July 22, 2025).