List of national parks of the United States National parks National parks

| Name_ | Location_ | Date_established | Area | Description_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Tortugas | Florida , 24°38′N 82°52′W﻿ / ﻿24.63°N 82.87°W | October 26, 1992 | 64,701.22 acres (261.8 km2) | The Dry Tortugas on the west end of the Florida Keys are the site of Fort Jefferson, the largest masonry structure in the Western Hemisphere. With most of the park being water, it is the home of coral reefs and shipwrecks and is only accessible by plane or boat. |
| Everglades | Florida , 25°19′N 80°56′W﻿ / ﻿25.32°N 80.93°W | May 30, 1934 | 1,508,537.90 acres (6,104.8 km2) | The Everglades are the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. This mangrove ecosystem and marine estuary is home to 36 protected species, including the Florida panther, American crocodile, and West Indian manatee. Some areas have been drained and developed; restoration projects aim to restore the ecology. |