Place
National Park
Everglades National Park
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Places
Places in Everglades
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Trails
Trails in Everglades
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Easy
Anhinga Trail
Easy boardwalk loop with gators and wading birds at arm’s length.
Easy
Shark Valley Tram Road
Flat 15-mile loop with gators, birds, and endless big sky views
Easy
Mahogany Hammock Trail
Shaded boardwalk into a jungle with the largest U.S. mahogany
Easy
Gumbo Limbo Trail
Shaded, paved loop through a lush tropical hardwood hammockWildlife
Wildlife in Everglades
Always follow park rules and local laws. Never approach wildlife, stay in your vehicle when required, and stay completely out of roadways.More wildlife
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Alligator
Alligator mississippiensisReports peak in the early evening, around 5 PMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Crocodile
Crocodylus acutusReports peak in the early evening, around 6 PMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Wood Stork
Mycteria americanaReports peak in the early morning, around 7 AMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Anhinga
Anhinga anhingaReports peak in the early morning, around 7 AMOpen wildlife mapBefore you go
Current park alerts
Road work, closures, safety notices, and updates from official park sources.More alerts
Caution
US 41 / Tamiami Trail Roadwork Delays
Roadwork continues along the park’s northern boundary on US 41/Tamiami Trail. Drivers may experience up to 15-minute delays from crews, equipment, and slow traffic. Official status: still active as of the park’s Current Alerts and Conditions page.Official detailsClosure
Gulf Coast Camping Restrictions at Hog Key and Pavilion Key
Current Everglades National Park conditions say the middle of Hog Key is closed and the interior of Pavilion Key is closed to protect vulnerable resources. The small campsite on the north end of Pavilion Key remains open by wilderness permit. Official source: Everglades National Park Current Alerts and Conditions.Official detailsClosure
East Everglades Day Use Area Closed
East Everglades Day Use Area remains closed to all public use. The closure covers SW 168 Street westbound to SW 237 Avenue, including the entire SW 237 Avenue roadway, due to construction operations with heavy machinery. Do not plan to use this access route until the park lifts the closure: https://www.nps.gov/ever/planyourvisit/conditions.htmOfficial detailsClosure
