Best Time to Visit Florida National Parks
Florida has 10 National Park Service units that report visitation. Below, each is ranked by annual visits, with the month our data recommends for the best balance of light crowds, comfortable weather and daylight. Crowds peak in summer almost everywhere — the recommended months show where the quieter shoulder seasons fall.
| Park | Annual visits | Best time | Busiest | Quietest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf IslandsNational Seashore | 7,576,923 | November | Jul | Jan |
| CanaveralNational Seashore | 2,496,947 | October | May | Oct |
| Big CypressNational Preserve | 2,262,731 | November | Feb | Sep |
| TimucuanEcological & Historic Preserve | 1,109,821 | February | Jul | Jan |
| EvergladesNational Park | 778,198 | May | Feb | Sep |
| Fort MatanzasNational Monument | 653,152 | December | Jul | Dec |
| Castillo de San MarcosNational Monument | 598,070 | October | Mar | Sep |
| BiscayneNational Park | 486,567 | October | Jul | Oct |
| De SotoNational Memorial | 231,892 | September | Mar | Sep |
| Dry TortugasNational Park | 89,355 | February | Jun | Oct |