Can you reserve a site at Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center?

No. Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center

Facility · Florida ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Everglades National Park (National Park) · Open Access

6 ft
Elevation

Ernest Coe Visitor Center — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

The Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center is the visitor center closest to Homestead for Everglades National Park. It is open 365 days a year and offers educational displays, orientation films, and informational brochures. Park Rangers are available to help plan your trip. There is a giftshop that sells souvenirs and snacks. In the summer time it is open 9AM - 5PM and in the winter it is open 8AM - 5PM.

Getting there

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 Drive (State Road 9336/SW 344th St.) and follow the signs to the park. Visitors driving north from the Florida Keys should turn left on Palm Drive in Florida City and follow the signs to the park. Approximate GPS coordinates: 25°23'42.97" N 80°34"59.36" W

25.39531, -80.58311 · 25°23'43.1"N 80°34'59.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 93°F in Aug, down to 78°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	78	81	83	86	89	91	93	93	91	88	83	80
Low °F	55	57	58	62	67	72	74	74	74	71	64	59
Precip in	1.7	1.8	1.9	2.9	5.8	9.0	6.8	8.6	9.0	5.5	2.4	1.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Ernest Coe Visitor Center Boardwalk — Photo: NPS Photo / Michelle Collier · Recreation.gov

Restrooms and Water Fountains at Ernest Coe Visitor Center — Photo: NPS Photo / Michelle Collier · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center

Can you reserve a site at Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center?: No. Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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