Everglades National Park

Everglades National Park is a vast wetland system located in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Florida, covering an area of approximately 1.5 million acres. It is a unique and complex ecosystem unlike anywhere else in the US. It is home to a diverse array of plant and animal species, including alligators, crocodiles, panthers, and various species of birds.

The Everglades is characterized by its slow-moving rivers, marshes, and wetlands, which are fed by a shallow and wide freshwater river known as the “River of Grass.” The ecosystem is crucial for the survival of many species, as well as for the economic and recreational benefits it provides to humans.

Unfortunately, the Everglade’s ecosystem has been significantly impacted by human activities over the last century. Drainage and development changes in surrounding areas have caused significant damage to the park’s ecosystem. Efforts are being made by the NPS to restore and protect the Everglades, including the implementation of various conservation and restoration projects.

VISIT Everglades National Park:

Park Details

Everglades National Park was established in .

Address
Phone	305 242-7700
Hours	365 days a year, 24 hours a day
Entrance Fee	$30 per vehicle, valid for 7 days

When to Visit: Weather vs. Peak Visitation

We crunched 30 years of historical weather and/or park service data to find the best months to visit Everglades National Park. We looked for the optimal temperatures, the least amount of snow and rain, and stayed away from peak visitation months if we could help it. All this data then helped us paint a picture as to what the absolute best time to visit Everglades National Park is.

Our data shows the best months to visit Everglades National Park are January, December, February & November.

Temperature values in °F; Precipitation in Inches

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Park Visits	123,528	93,812	82,016	94,693	95,632	97,092	74,370	57,175	44,673	50,173	37,192	61,542
Precipitation	22	23	22	23	49	88	65	83	89	57	19	16
Avg Temp	78	80	82	86	89	89	90	90	89	87	83	79
Max Temp	85	86	89	92	95	95	96	96	94	92	89	86
Avg Temp	57	58	60	63	69	73	75	75	74	69	63	59
Min Temp	32	35	41	49	59	68	71	71	69	55	47	37

Everglades National Park Road Trips

Many family vacations consist of stringing one or more national parks together during a week-long trip. Creating these types of trips is our specialty! Here are the road trips we've created where Everglades National Park is visited.

Trip Name	Trip Miles	Trip Days
Biscayne, Everglades & Big Cypress via Miami	74	7

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