Everglades National Park Flamingo Visitors Center Closed
As the Flamingo Visitors Center was recovering from a 5 foot storm surge delivered by Hurricane Katrina on August 25; it was hit again by Hurricane Wilma on October 24, 2005 resulting in a second storm surge of bay water up to 8 feet deep. Hurricane Wilma not only delivered a storm surge, she left approximately 6 inches of salted mud across the land bordering Florida Bay. Between flood and mud Flamingo has been facing a challenging recovery. Sunday December 18, the road reopened for day use only, from Mahogany Hammock to the White water Bay boat launch at Flamingo (approximately 12 miles). Fuel, food, lodging, tours, rentals, and bait are not available. The Flamingo Lodge & Marina are closed until further notice. Dredging and dock repair are necessary prior to reopening the Marina.