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Everglades National Park: Carl Ross Key

Florida

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Carl Ross Key is a beach within Everglades National Park in Florida, inside the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness. The nearest town is Layton, about 20 miles away. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Flamingo show January highs around 76°F with lows near 58°F and only about seven wet days. Summer brings highs near 90°F and rain on roughly half the days. Several trails lie within about 10 miles. The Bear Lake Canoe Trail is about 7.5 miles away, and the Coastal Prairie Trail and Eco Pond are both within 8.5 miles. Christian Point Trail is just under 10 miles off.

Beach Details

Parking

None at the access

Fee

Entrance 10.00

Restrooms

None

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Location

Everglades National Park: Carl Ross Key

Florida

Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata · Official page

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Nov–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 76–84°F and lows of 58–66°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Flamingo Rs, FL weather station, 9.5 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan76° high58° low
  2. Feb78° high60° low
  3. Mar81° high62° low
  4. Apr84° high66° low
  5. May87° high70° low
  6. Jun89° high75° low
  7. Jul90° high76° low
  8. Aug90° high76° low
  9. Sep89° high75° low
  10. Oct87° high71° low
  11. Nov82° high65° low
  12. Dec78° high61° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Layton, Florida · 20 mi

Source: Wilderness.net boundaries; NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Everglades National Park as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: NPS Alerts API

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Is Everglades National Park: Carl Ross Key open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Everglades National Park. It doesn't name Everglades National Park: Carl Ross Key, so check the source for the area it covers.

  • Current Alerts and Conditions

    Park closure covering Everglades National Park · NPS · Everglades National Park

  • Roadwork may cause delays on US 41/Tamiami Trail

    Park alert covering Everglades National Park · NPS · Everglades National Park

As of · Source: NPS · Everglades National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Everglades National Park: Carl Ross Key

Best months: November–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    76° / 58°

    7 wet

  2. Feb

    78° / 60°

    5 wet

  3. Mar

    81° / 62°

    5 wet

  4. Apr

    84° / 66°

    5 wet

  5. May

    87° / 70°

    8 wet

  6. Jun

    89° / 75°

    13 wet

  7. Jul

    90° / 76°

    15 wet

  8. Aug

    90° / 76°

    14 wet

  9. Sep

    89° / 75°

    15 wet

  10. Oct

    87° / 71°

    11 wet

  11. Nov

    82° / 65°

    7 wet

  12. Dec

    78° / 61°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Flamingo Rs, FL, 9.5 mi away at 3 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.