The Flamingo Visitor Center offers educational displays, informational brochures, and backcountry permits. Campground facilities, a public boat ramp, a marina store, and other hiking and canoeing trails are located near the visitor center.
Plan ahead for food and other needs, there are minimal services available. Visitors traveling to Flamingo through the main entrance or by boat, need to bring adequate food and water unless planning to eat at the Buttonwood Cafe or pick up basic supplies at the marina.
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Directions
Visitors coming from the Miami area and points north should take the Florida Turnpike (Route 821) south until it ends, merging with U.S. 1 at Florida City. Turn right at the first traffic light onto Palm Dr. (SR 9336/SW 344th St.) and follow the signs to the park.
From the Florida Keys, drive north and turn left on Palm Drive in Florida City and follow the signs to the park.
The visitor center lies roughly 38 miles south of the park main entrance.
GPS Coordinates: 25°08’28.96″ N 80°55’25.73″ W
GPS Coordinates
Latitude 25° 8′ 28.1940″ N
Longitude 80° 55′ 26.2193″ W