Explore Florida Map showing all the national parks and forests in Florida state of United States of America.
National Parks in Florida
The above Florida maps shows the following national parks, forests and state parks with its exact location and names
National Parks
Biscayne National Park
Everglades National Park
National Forests
Apalachicola National Forest
Ocala National Forest
Stat Park
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
National Parks in Florida
There are several national parks in Florida that encompass different environments, including wetlands, mangrove forests, coral reefs, and coastal dunes. They are also important habitats for wildlife, have beautiful natural scenery, and are important for education and recreation. Each year, millions of visitors come to Florida's national parks to help conserve the environment and support the tourism industry. The largest and the most popular national parks in Florida are Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, Dry Tortugas National Park, and Big Cypress National Preserve. Each park is significant in the protection of the botanical and natural resources of the state.
Everglades National Park
Everglades National Park is the biggest sub-tropical wilderness in the United States covering 1.5 million acres in southern Florida. It was established in 1947 and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an International Biosphere Reserve, and a Wetland of International Importance. It is famous for its vast sawgrass marshes, mangrove forests and slow moving waters which support a variety of species. It is also home to endangered animals such as the Florida panther, West Indian manatee and American crocodile. The Everglades is also a crucial habitat for more than 360 species of birds, and is therefore one of the country's most important bird watching sites. The park can be explored by airboat tours, hiking trails, canoeing, and ranger-led programs that explain the delicate ecosystem. The focus of the conservation strategies include; restoring water flow, combating invasive species and protecting native wildlife from habitat destruction.
Dry Tortugas National Park
The remote Dry Tortugas National Park, 70 miles west of Key West, consists of seven small islands within 100 square miles. The park was established in 1992, and the 19th century coastal fortress, Fort Jefferson, is its best known facility, it being a military prison during the Civil War. Because of its remote location and clear waters this is a protected area for marine biodiversity that includes coral reefs and fish. It is one of the best places in Florida for snorkeling and diving, with clear waters and rich marine life. The park is important for nesting of seabirds, sooty terns and brown noddies. Because the park is so remote, the only way in is by boat or seaplane, and thus it is one of the country’s least visited, yet most stunning, national parks. The conservation goals are focused on protecting coral reefs, tracking bird trends, and preserving Fort Jefferson's history.
Big Cypress National Preserve
Big Cypress National Preserve in southern Florida has been established in 1974 to protect the flow of freshwater into the Everglades and spans more than 729,000 acres. Big Cypress has cypress swamps, hardwood hammocks and the Florida panther, black bears, alligators and many other kinds of wildlife. Big Cypress is a different kind of national park that permits hunting, fishing, and the use of off road vehicles while preserving the environment. Big Cypress provides excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation such as hiking, canoeing, bird watching and camping. Habitat loss, water pollution and invasive species are the main conservation challenges that still exist and more work is needed to achieve the balance between the use of the park by the public and the environment.
