Canoes on the shore of Nine Mile Pond in the Flamingo unit of Everglades National Park
The Flamingo Area is the southernmost section of Everglades National Park. It is similar to the Gulf Coast Area in that its biggest draw is water-based activities such as boating, canoeing and kayaking, and fishing. It also has the most hiking trails of any section in the park. Just be aware that the mosquito population is active year-round. I visited once in late February and they were nonexistent to bothersome, depending on where I was. I also visited after Christmas through the first week in January and only encountered a few here and there.
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Last updated on July 10, 2026
