National Preserves

Everglades National Park- Homestead, FL        
40001 State Road 9336
Homestead, FL 33034-6733
Phone: (305) 242-7700; Fax:  (305) 242-7728 

Park was established in 1947 to preserve wetlands.  Visitor Centers/Information Areas, Canoe Trails, Hiking Trails, RV/Trailer Sites, Camp Sites, Cabins, Marina, Beach, Boat Ramps.  The admission fee is $5 per person, or $10 per car.  Advance reservations for camping are sometimes required and can be made by calling (800) 365-2267. 

Main Website: http://www.nps.gov/ever/

Additional information: http://www.everglades.national-park.com/address.htm or

                                     http://www.thefloridakeys.com/parks/everglades.htm

 

Big Cypress National Preserve- Naples, FL                            Phone:  (239) 695-1201

Hunting, Hiking Trails. Open 8:30am-4:30 pm.  On Tamiami Trail (U.S.41) approximately half-way between Naples and Miami.

Additional Information: http://www.nps.gov/bicy/

 

Fort Jefferson National Museum- Dry Tortugas                       Phone:  (305) 242-7700

Tent Sites, Museum, Interpretive Building, Hiking Trail, Beach. $5.00 entrance fee. Camping fee is $3.00 per person per day. A Florida saltwater fishing license is required.

Additional Information: http://www.fortjefferson.com

 

Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge- Big Pine to Key West   Phone:  (305) 872-2239                         

Accessible only by boat.  Fishing,  Wildlife observation,  Photography, Environmental education.                                                                                                                                     

Additional Information: http://southeast.fws.gov/GreatWhiteHeron/

 

National Key Deer Wildlife Refuge- Big Pine to Sugarloaf Key         Phone:  (305) 872-2239

Nature Trail, Information Center, Wildlife Observation

Additional Information: http://nationalkeydeer.fws.gov/

 

Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary- Big Pine Key (Offshore)     Phone:  (305) 292-0311

Historic/Archeological Structure

Additional Information: http://thefloridakeys.com/dive/divesites/looe.htm

 

Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge- Key Largo                      Phone:  (305) 451-4223

Covers large portion of North Key Largo, Florida.  Access to refuge is by Special Permit Use only. Call for more information.

Additional Information: http://southeast.fws.gov/CrocodileLake/

 

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