Flamingo
Flamingo is 38 miles southwest from the main entrance at the southern end of the park. The visitor center, open November through April from 7:30 am to 5 pm, offers natural history exhibits and information. A restaurant, gift shop, lodge, and campground are nearby. Boat tours and canoe rentals are available at the marina, which also sells gas and general supplies. A post office is located in the lobby of the lodge. Several hiking and canoeing trails begin at Flamingo or nearby, including the south end of the Wilderness Waterway. Abundant wildlife may be found here year round.
Permit Information
Backcountry permits are necessary. Pick one up from the Flamingo Visitor Center.
Directions
38 miles southwest from the main entrance at the southern end of the park.
Information Center
The visitor center is located 38 miles from the main entrance off State Road 9336.
Activities