Everglades Wilderness Waterway planning
Everglades Wilderness Waterway itineraries
Sample trip plans with realistic durations. Distances and logistics come from the managing agency — confirm current conditions before committing.
Route options
- The full Wilderness Waterway — ~99 miles, Everglades City to Flamingo
- Ten Thousand Islands loops out of the Gulf Coast Visitor Center
8 days
The full Waterway
Everglades City to Flamingo, 99 miles of mangrove backcountry, chickee platforms and beach campsites.
3 days
Ten Thousand Islands loop
A short Gulf Coast loop visiting outer-island beach sites like Tiger Key and Picnic Key.
Access points
- Gulf Coast Visitor Center, Everglades City (northern terminus)
- Flamingo (southern terminus)
- Chokoloskee Island (public and private ramps)