Big Cypress National Preserve

National Park Service, Florida.

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.

Camping and Day Use

  • Bear Island Campground
  • Burns Lake Campground
  • Gator Head Campground
  • Midway Campground (FL)
  • Mitchell Landing Campground
  • Monument Lake Campground
  • Pinecrest Group Campground
  • Pink Jeep Campground

Nearby Activities

  • Auto Touring
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Hunting
  • Paddling
  • Picnicking
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

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.

Additional Information

  • Big Cypress National Preserve Map
  • Big Cypress National Preserve Official Website

Photo Gallery

  • Florida PantherThe Florida Panther is one of the most iconic animals of Big Cypress
  • Alligators of Big CypressTwo Alligators rest on a river bank
  • Canoeing through mangrove tunnelsCanoeing is one of the many activities you can enjoy in Big Cypress
  • Prairies and Pine Lands in Big Cypresslarge open expanses of prairie bordered by pine lands create stunning landscapes
  • Sunrise in Big Cypresspalm trees emerge out of the fog as an orange sunrise dots the landscape
  • Small AlligatorAlligators, big and small, call Big Cypress National Preserve home.
  • Depths of the SwampCypress swamps while appearing mysterious, are peaceful and serene.
  • Big Cypress Milky WayAs an International Dark Sky Park, Big Cypress protects a beautiful night sky.
  • Big Cypress Milky WayAs an International Dark Sky Park, Big Cypress protects a beautiful night sky.

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