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Fire Activity
Currently there is fire activity within the Preserve. More »
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Campfire Ban in Effect.
Due to severe fire conditions campfires restrictions are currently in place. More »
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2013 Zone 4 Closure
Beginning at 12:01 am Monday, April 8, 2013, the Zone 4 airboat access within Big Cypress National Preserve will be closed due to low water conditions. More »
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Campground Closures
Beginning Monday, May 13 through Friday, August 16 camping will be available at the Midway Campground and the “loop” in the Bear Island Campground within Big Cypress National Preserve. All other established campgrounds will be closed. More »
Preserve Seeking Backcountry Volunteers
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Contact: Isobel Kalafarski, 239-695-4758 Contact: MaryJo Shreffler, 239-695-1117 Contact: Bob DeGross, 239-695-1107
Big Cypress National Preserve is seeking people interested in assisting visitors in the backcountry. These Backcountry Volunteers will be trained in the use of Off-Road Vehicles (ORV) and will travel along backcountry trails that allow for ORV use assisting and educating visitors as needed. Volunteers will also perform minor trail maintenance and identify major trail issues that need to be addressed. We are seeking applicants from the local area that are willing to volunteer one or two weekend days per month. Candidates should be customer service oriented, enjoy the outdoors, have a basic understanding of backcountry travel and be a good team player. Prior knowledge of Big Cypress trails and ORVs is beneficial, but not necessary. To become part of the program, a short training commitment will be required. Volunteers will travel in teams while in the backcountry using National Park Service provided swamp buggies, ATVs, or UTVs and will be required to wear a volunteer uniform. The goal of the program is to increase the ability of the NPS to contact, assist and educate visitors in the Preserve backcountry, assist with minor trail maintenance as needed and aid in the monitoring of the backcountry trail system. Interested parties may find a more detailed description of the program requirements here. You may apply on-line for this volunteer opportunity here. |
Did You Know?
The great white heron is very similar to the great white egret. However, look closely and you will see that the heron has yellow legs, while the egret has black legs. The great white heron is found only in south Florida in the United States. It can also be found on several caribbean islands.