Shark Valley Visitor Center
Facility · Florida ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Everglades National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 9 ft
- Elevation
Shark Valley Visitor Center provides the gateway to a panoramic 15-mile loop trail and observation tower. Open year-round, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the visitor center also hosts exhibits, park film, and association bookstore, alongside the Shark Valley Tram Tour concessionaire.
The GPS address for the visitor center is; 36000 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33194.
Getting there
From Miami, Shark Valley Visitor Center is located on Highway 41 (Tamiami Trail / SW 8th St.) 25 miles west of the Florida Turnpike, exit 25A (from the north) and exit 25 (from the south).
From the Naples area, take U.S. 41 (Tamiami Trail) approximately 70 miles east to Shark Valley.
Approximate GPS Coordinates: 25°45'27.60" N 80°46'01.01" W
25.75696, -80.76535 · 25°45'25.1"N 80°45'55.3"W
Typical weather
Typically 93°F in Aug, down to 77°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 77 | 80 | 82 | 85 | 89 | 91 | 93 | 93 | 91 | 88 | 83 | 79 |
| Low °F | 59 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 68 | 73 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 74 | 67 | 62 |
| Precip in | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Shark Valley Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Shark Valley Visitor Center?
- No. Shark Valley Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (305) 221-8776
- Email ever_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-03.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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