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Everglades National Park
No Wake Zones

Operation of a vessel 5 mph (8 kph), or creating a wake, is prohibited in:

Everglades City Area

Alligator Creek, Plate Creek, Halfway Creek and between Wilderness Waterway markers #86 and #87

Flamingo Area

Freshwater and saltwater boat basins, Tarpon Creek, Avocado Creek, North Prong Creek, Coot Bay Canal, Buttonwood Canal, and East Cape Canal.

Key Largo Area

Marker 42 Creek, the Boggies, Shell Creek, Nest Key, and McCormick Creek.

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Did You Know?

Did You Know?
Many of the orchids found within the Everglades are "epiphytic," growing on host trees that are used for support. This adaptation allows a variety of plants to grow in an otherwise harsh environment.

Last Updated: August 16, 2007 at 09:00 MST