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Started 4 months ago by SandyBottom
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SandyBottom
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Just read this
“Starting January 1, boaters in the Everglades National Park will be required to have a valid Boater Permit. This can be obtained only after taking an online course and passing an assessment with a score of 80 or higher. The Permit must be presented as a paper copy or saved as an image accessible on an electronic device if requested by a law enforcement officer. The cost is $50. You can save yourself some money by taking the course and assessment prior to January 1. Here's a link to the course: http://provalenslearning.com/national-park-service/everglades-boater-education-course”

I guess this could effect some of our classes. Anyone have more info?
Dawn

Posted 4 months ago #
KonkererOfTheUseless
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Skimming through the FAQ section, it looks like human powered boats are exempt.

Posted 4 months ago #
KayakVagabond
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From nps.gov:

required to operate any boat, propelled by a combustion engine or electric motor that’s attached to the vessel. This includes canoes, kayaks and sail boats that include an engine. You will not need a permit for strictly paddling, rowing, or poling a boat, canoe, or kayak but operators of non-motorized vessels are still encouraged to take the free course.

Posted 4 months ago #
Etchemin
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Entrance Fees

All park visitors are required to pay an entrance fee. Money collected must be used in ways that directly improve visitor experiences and assist with the cost of providing safe, meaningful experiences to park visitors. Entrance passes may be purchased at the Homestead and Shark Valley entrance stations, and coming soon to Gulf Coast and Flamingo Visitor Centers. Passes may also be purchased online then printed out for display before entering the park. Passes are non-transferable. Credit cards are preferred at all fee collection areas.

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Pedestrian / Cyclist / Paddle-craft: $15.00

Good for 7 consecutive days at all park entrances. Admits one individual when entering by foot or bicycle. Individuals 15 years old and younger, are admitted free of charge. Buy your pass online!

All this needs clarification prior to the event!

Posted 4 months ago #
KayakVagabond
Member

Entrance fee is separate from boating permit.
I purchase an annual national park pass to satisfy the entrance fee requirement.

Greg

Posted 4 months ago #
Etchemin
Member

So the question still remains. Do people entering the park by paddling need to purchase an entrance fee at the Ranger station?

Posted 4 months ago #
PrivateHam
Member

Yes

https://www.nps.gov/ever/learn/news/everglades-national-park-fees-changing-in-2019.htm

In addition, visitors entering through the park’s maritime boundary by boat, paddle craft or guided tour will be required to have an appropriate entrance pass.

Posted 4 months ago #
Canoewnc
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I went old school and called. The individual fee is per person so a solo kayak, solo canoe, solo sailboat, etc. is $15 each. If you have a tandem kayak/canoe/sailboat it is $15 per person, which is the same fee as a vessel or vehicle. So if more than one in a boat it makes more sense to buy the $30 vessel/vehicle pass, because it will get you and all your passangers and or your car into the park. If you are in the park overnight you have to add the backcountry camping fee and or approriate campground fee.

Posted 4 months ago #
BustedRudder
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In the infinite wisdom of a government you can buy the pass online, but they never considered that someone might want to plan ahead. You cannot override the start date. How stupid is that?

Posted 4 months ago #

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