• The Florida panther's watchful gaze- Courtesy- Ralph Arwood

    Big Cypress

    National Preserve Florida

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  • Fire Activity

    Currently there is fire activity within the Preserve. More »

  • Campfire Ban in Effect.

    Due to severe fire conditions campfires restrictions are currently in place. More »

  • 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 »

  • 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 Staff Monitoring Tropical Storm Isaac

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Date: August 23, 2012
Contact: Bob DeGross, 239-695-1107

Hurricane Season Rhyme
"June - Too Soon
July - Standby
August - You must
September - Remember
October - It's all over"

The current track of Tropical Storm Isaac has the potential to impact the southwest coast of Florida. National Park Service staff at Big Cypress National Preserve are monitoring the storm closely. If the storm continues on its current projected track steps may be taken to close all visitor facilities within the Preserve, including access to the backcountry, some time during mid-day on Saturday. If the track moves further from the coast in subsequent storm up-dates the likelihood of a closure may be diminished.

An up-date to this notice will be provided tomorrow as decisions are made with the latest storm data. For storm information click here.

Did You Know?

Ervin at the Gator Hook saloon on Loop Road.

Ervin T. Rouse (1917-1981) wrote one of the most popular fiddling tunes of all time..."Orange Blossom Special"...about the luxury train from Orlando to Miami. He was a resident of the Loop Road area and a friend of the Seminoles.