Florida's 3 national parks are all about water: the vast 'river of grass' in the Everglades, the coral reefs of Biscayne (95% underwater), and the remote island fortress of Dry Tortugas, reachable only by boat or seaplane.
Everglades is Florida's most-searched national park (Google Trends 2026).
#1Established in 1947 as the first national park created for its biodiversity, Everglades National Park protects 1.5 million acres of wetland, forest, and marine habitats and the native plants and animals that call it home. With several international designat…
#2Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here too; from prehistoric tribes to shipwrecks, and pineapple f…
#3Almost 70 miles (113 km) west of Key West lies the remote Dry Tortugas National Park. This 100-square mile park is mostly open water with seven small islands. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, the park is known the world over as the home of magnificent F…
| Park | Entrance fee | Dogs on trails? | States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everglades | $35 | See park page | FL |
| Biscayne | Free | See park page | FL |
| Dry Tortugas | $15 | See park page | FL |
Florida contains 3 of the 63 official U.S. national parks: Everglades, Biscayne, Dry Tortugas.
Everglades National Park. Everglades is Florida's most-searched national park (Google Trends 2026).
December to April (dry season). Summer brings heat, mosquitoes, and hurricane season.
Rules vary by park. Most allow leashed pets only in developed areas. Check each park's official pet policy (linked on every park page here) before you go.