Big Cypress National Preserve Florida

Big Cypress National Preserve Overview

Big Cypress National Preserve includes 729,000 acres of vast swamp. It also contains a mixture of tropical and temperate plant communities that are home to diverse wildlife, including the Endangered Florida panther.

Visitors can camp at 8 campgrounds, as well as in the backcountry. Dump stations are located at Midway Campground and at Dona Drive (2.5 miles east of SR 29 on US 41). Dump stations are free if camping at one of the campgrounds within the national preserve.

Big Cypress National Preserve – Off-Road Vehicle Use

Gaining access to private lands, locations for hunting or exploring the remoteness of the swamp can require specialized transportation in Big Cypress. Customized four-wheel drive vehicles called swamp buggies and airboats provide passage through the many difficulties found in the remoteness of the preserve.

Please visit the Big Cypress National Preserve / Park website for more information.

Amenities

• Amphitheater
• BBQ Grills
• Boat Ramp
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Fair
• Cell Service Poor
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Food Storage Locker
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Lantern Post
• Overflow Parking
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Trash Collection
• Visitor Center

Activities

• ATVing
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Hunting
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• OHVing
• OTV Trails/Riding
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Pickleball
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Wildlife Viewing