06/03/2026
A significant area within Everglades National Park, known for its rare pine rockland habitat (the largest remaining pine rockland habitat in the U.S.) on a limestone ridge, not a typical island, located near Miami-Dade County. It features a popular campground for tents and RVs, hiking/biking trails, and is a gateway to the park's unique ecosystem, offering amenities like flush toilets, hot showers, and picnic areas, though it lacks water/electric hookups. The area is distinct from the swampy Everglades, characterized by slash pines and hardwood hammocks, and is a key destination for camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing.