Hours of Operation
Everglades National Park is open 365 days a year.

The park is located on the southern tip of Florida, and is accessible from different areas.

Main Park entrance (Homestead/Florida City), is open 24 hours a day.

Chekika entrance is only open seasonally due to flooding during the wet season.  This entrance is open from December 1 through May 1, follow the sign off Krome Ave. in the Redlands, is open dawn to dusk.

Shark Valley entrance off of Tamiami Trail / US 41, is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Gulf Coast entrance south of the intersection of Tamiami Trail / US 41 and Route 29, is open 24 hours.

Visitor Seasons

The Everglades are a vast area of wilderness set admist the climactic extremes of the subtropics.  Visitors should be aware that the time of year they visit may have bearing on the services available. 

During the busy dry season (winter), most facilities are open and a full range of tours and programs are available to enjoy.  During the slow wet season (summer), facilities may have restricted hours or close altogether, and recreational opportunities may be at a minimum.