Flamingo Visitor Center

The Flamingo Visitor Center sits at the southern tip of Everglades National Park on the shore of Florida Bay, about 38 miles from the park's main entrance at Homestead. It serves as the base for exploring the park's remote coastal zone — a different world from the freshwater interior, defined by brackish water, mangroves, and open bay views. Flamingo is the departure point for boat tours, canoe rentals, and backcountry camping trips into the park's most isolated reaches. The visitor center provides information, exhibits, and ranger assistance for planning these adventures. The bay vistas, birding opportunities, and chance of seeing crocodiles, manatees, and dolphins make Flamingo one of the park's most rewarding destinations.