Alerts & Conditions

Park Closure

• Click on "view all alerts" below for important details on accessing the park

  Alert, Severity, closure, Click on "view all alerts" below for important details on accessing the parkConstruction on Tamiami Trail may cause minor delays. If you have a scheduled tour, please plan accordingly. Smoke impacts from park wildfires are possible along Main Park Road. Please use caution.

• Paurotis Pond is closed for wading bird nesting season until Summer 2025

  Alert, Severity, closure, Paurotis Pond is closed for wading bird nesting season until Summer 2025Paurotis Pond, including the boat launch, the pond, and the area beyond the parking area adjacent to the pond, is closed until further notice to limit human disturbance to nesting wading birds like Great Egrets. The parking lot remains open for viewing.

• Pa-Hay-Okee Overlook Trail closed for replacement project until Fall 2025

  Date Posted: 3/17/2025Alert, Severity, closure, Pa-Hay-Okee Overlook Trail closed for replacement project until Fall 2025The Pa-Hay-Okee boardwalk trail, tower and parking lot will be closed for a replacement project until the fall. This is to replace aging infrastructure. The road remains open as a turnaround.

Caution

• Roadwork may cause delays on US 41/Tamiami Trail

  Alert, Severity, caution, Roadwork may cause delays on US 41/Tamiami TrailCurrent roadwork is ongoing along the park's northern boundary on US Highway 41/Tamiami Trail to raise the road for Everglades Restoration benefits. Drivers may experience up to 15-minute delays and should watch for personnel, equipment and slow downs.

Information

• Gulf Coast canoe/kayak launch

  Alert, Severity, information, Gulf Coast canoe/kayak launchAlternate launch sites for backcountry access include the Rod & Gun Club, Outdoor Resorts of Chokoloskee, and Chokoloskee Island Park and Marina. Fees at these sites vary. For more information on tours and local conditions, call (786) 758-0635. more

• Gulf Coast Visitor Center - under construction

  Alert, Severity, information, Gulf Coast Visitor Center - under constructionThe new Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center and surrounding site are under construction until Fall 2025. Park Rangers can be found in the Everglades Adventures Visitor Center located at 611 Collier Ave in Everglades City. (786) 758-0635

• For entrance fees, we accept digital passes and credit/debit cards

  Alert, Severity, information, For entrance fees, we accept digital passes and credit/debit cardsDigital passes or credit/debit cards are the ONLY method of payment at all fee collection areas. Pre-paid digital passes are available online and may be purchased in advance. more