National Parks in Florida
Florida has 3 national parks: Biscayne National Park, Dry Tortugas National Park, Everglades National Park. Dry Tortugas requires a reservation in season.
Fees and rules checked against NPS.gov · Updated October 6, 2026
Biscayne
Florida
A mostly underwater park of coral reefs, mangrove shores and keys within sight of Miami
Free entry
Dry Tortugas
Florida
A huge brick fort on a tiny island 70 miles west of Key West, ringed by reefs
Free entryReservation needed
Everglades
Florida
A vast subtropical wetland of sawgrass, mangroves and alligators at the tip of Florida
$35 per car
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| Park | Entry | Reservation | Best time to go | How long to stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biscayne | Free entry | Not required | December through April brings calmer seas, lower humidity and fewer mosquitoes, while summer is better for snorkeling on calm days but hot and stormy. | One day covers a boat tour and the visitor center; add a night of island camping if you have a boat. |
| Dry Tortugas | Free entry | Required in season | November through April brings calmer seas and comfortable temperatures, while spring is peak bird migration and summer has the best snorkeling visibility but more storms. | Most visitors come for a day trip; one night of camping lets you see the fort at sunset and under dark skies. |
| Everglades | $35 per car | Not required | December through April is the dry season, with mild temperatures, few mosquitoes and wildlife gathered around the remaining water. | One full day covers Royal Palm and the drive to Flamingo; add a second day for Shark Valley or the Gulf Coast. |
Nearby parks in other states
- Congaree National ParkSouth Carolina · about 579 miles as the crow flies
- Great Smoky Mountains National ParkTennessee, North Carolina · about 726 miles as the crow flies
- New River Gorge National ParkWest Virginia · about 872 miles as the crow flies
- Mammoth Cave National ParkKentucky · about 877 miles as the crow flies
- Shenandoah National ParkVirginia · about 909 miles as the crow flies
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