Viewpoint · Pa-hay-okee, The Everglades

Pa-hay-okee Overlook

Pa-hay-okee Overlook
Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Pa-hay-okee Overlook consists of a short boardwalk that rises above the wetlands. It provides a clear look at the flat expanse of prairie that defines this part of the Everglades. Watch for wading birds and occasional alligators in the water below.

Updated November 6, 2026On day 2 of The Everglades in 3 Days

Visiting Pa-hay-okee Overlook: what to know

Tickets
No separate tickets required
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Early morning or late afternoon
Getting there
Drive the main park road to the Pa-hay-okee area

The Everglades itineraries with Pa-hay-okee Overlook

Day 2 of The Everglades in 3 Days

Royal Palm and Pa-hay-okee

How Pa-hay-okee Overlook fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Royal Palm Visitor CenterRoyal Palm
  2. 9:30Anhinga TrailRoyal Palm
  3. 11:00Gumbo-Limbo TrailRoyal Palm
  4. 13:30Pa-hay-okee OverlookPa-hay-okee
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Pa-hay-okee Overlook FAQs

Is Pa-hay-okee Overlook wheelchair accessible?

The boardwalk is flat and accessible to wheelchairs.

What wildlife can be seen at Pa-hay-okee Overlook?

Wading birds such as herons are often visible. Alligators appear in the water at times.

How long is the boardwalk at Pa-hay-okee Overlook?

The boardwalk is short and takes only a few minutes to walk end to end.

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