Big Cypress National Preserve
7 campgrounds in the park · 91 nearby · 40 free and dispersed sites within 50 mi
Photo: NPS Photo
3 current alerts
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- InformationOff Road Vehicle InspectionsORV renewals & new permits will be issued at the Nathanial P. Reed Visitor Center Friday-Monday, 9am-1:30pm. No permits will be issued Tuesday-Thursday. Permits will be issued first-come first-served. Visit our ORV page for more information
- InformationORV Permits Sold OnlineStarting May 1st, 2026 ORV permits will be able to be purchased online. The physical office will remain open for the summer Friday-Monday from 9am-1:30pm. Please click the link to PREVIEW the site until it goes live on May 1st.
- InformationPark PassesPark passes, including: America the Beautiful, Veteran, Lifetime, etc., are UNAVAILABLE for purchase/pickup within Big Cypress. Shark Valley Visitor Center (Everglades) is the closest location to Big Cypress for purchase.
At a glance
- Open
- Year-round
- In the park
- 7 campgrounds2 reserve on Recreation.gov
- Near the park
- 91 campgroundsWithin 50 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 40 sitesWithin 50 mi
Where to camp
Camping in the park 7
- National Park
Burns Lake Campground
In the park · Plantation Island, FL
Reserve on Recreation.gov
- National Park
Pink Jeep Campground
In the park · Everglades, FL
Reserve on Recreation.gov
Camping near the park 91
- Aerial viewCampground
13-mile Campground
4.6 mi · Everglades, FL
- Aerial viewCampground
Trail Lakes Campgrounds
13 mi · Plantation Island, FL
Free and dispersed nearby 40
See them on the map- Carpenter CampImmokalee, FL15 mi
- Panther CampImmokalee, FL17 mi
- Sweetwater Chickadee #2Chokoloskee, FL18 mi
- Sweetwater Chickadee #1Chokoloskee, FL18 mi
- Crooked Creek ChickeeChokoloskee, FL18 mi
- Nobles CampImmokalee, FL18 mi
Services nearby: 4 dump stations · 5 rest areas
About Big Cypress
The freshwaters of the Big Cypress Swamp, essential to the health of the neighboring Everglades, support the rich marine estuaries along Florida's southwest coast. Conserving over 729,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big Cypress National Preserve contains a…
The freshwaters of the Big Cypress Swamp, essential to the health of the neighboring Everglades, support the rich marine estuaries along Florida's southwest coast. Conserving over 729,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big Cypress National Preserve contains a mixture of tropical and temperate plant communities that are home to diverse wildlife, including the Endangered Florida panther.
Photos: NPS Photo · Richard Eskin
Things to do
- Arts and Culture
- Auto and ATV
- ATV Off-Roading
- Scenic Driving
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Biking
- Road Biking
- Boating
Plan your visit
Getting there
Big Cypress National Preserve is located along Tamiami Trail East (US 41) and I-75 in southern Florida. The preserve can be accessed by driving from the cities of Miami and Naples. The preserve's two visitor centers are…
Weather
Big Cypress National Preserve experiences two predominant seasons- wet and dry. RAINY SEASON (May through October) While visiting during this season you may find daily afternoon thunderstorms, high humidity…
Plan your visit
Hours
The preserve is open 24 hours a day 365 days a year. The Oasis Visitor Center and the Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center are closed on December 25th. No fee is charged for access to the preserve.
Getting there
Big Cypress National Preserve is located along Tamiami Trail East (US 41) and I-75 in southern Florida. The preserve can be accessed by driving from the cities of Miami and Naples. The preserve's two visitor centers are located along Tamiami Trail East.
Weather
Big Cypress National Preserve experiences two predominant seasons- wet and dry. RAINY SEASON (May through October) While visiting during this season you may find daily afternoon thunderstorms, high humidity, temperatures in the mid-to-high 80s and a multitude of mosquitoes. DRY SEASON (November through April) Falling water levels within Big Cypress make this a pleasant time to hike, camp, and watch wildlife.
Camped at Big Cypress? You could be the first to say which site you'd pick again.
Reviews, photos and cell signal reports from real stays help the next camper choose between Burns Lake Campground, Pink Jeep Campground and Monument Lake.