Location Information:Address:Everglades National Park
4000l State Road 9336
Homestead, FL 33034
Telephone:
(305) 242-7700
Directions:
Visitors to the main park entrance and Flamingo, coming from the Miami area and points north, may take the Florida Turnpike (Route 821) south to the Florida City exit. Turn right at the first traffic light onto Palm Drive and follow the signs to the park. Visitors driving north from the Florida Keys should turn left on Palm Drive (344th Street) in Florida City and follow the signs to the park. Visitors to Shark Valley may take the Florida Turnpike to the exit for SW 8th Street (also known as US 41 and Tamiami Trail). Travel 25 miles west on US 41 to signs marked Shark Valley. From the Naples area, take US 41 (Tamiami Trail) east to signs marked Shark Valley.Visitors to the Gulf Coast Visitor Center should take US 41 west from the Miami area to the intersection of US 29, then take US 29 south three miles into Everglades City and follow the signs to the park visitor center. From the Naples area, take US 41 east and turn south on US 29.Visitors to Chekika should take Krome Avenue (SW 177th Ave.) north from Homestead or south from US 41. Go west on SW 168th Street and follow the signs to the park.Transportation:
Miami and Fort Meyers are serviced by international airports, buses, and numerous car rental agencies. Miami has an Amtrak station. The park may be explored by personal vehicle, commercial tour bus, bicycle, motor boat, or canoe. There is NO public transportation in the park.
