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

    Big Cypress

    National Preserve Florida

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  • Annual 60-Day ORV Closure for Wheeled Vehicles

    Beginning at 12:01 am Monday, June 3, the annual 60-day recreational ORV closure for all units of the Preserve that allow for wheeled ORV access will begin. The closure will be lifted on Friday, August 2. 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 »

  • Interstate 75 Mile Marker 63 Closure

    Beginning summer of 2013 the rest area and backcountry access at mile marker 63 will be closed due to construction. More »

Social Media at Big Cypress

Wishing you could stay in touch with Big Cypress as often as you'd like? You can! Stay connected to Big Cypress National Preserve through social media. Learn what is happening every day of the year in this watery paradise.

 
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You can "like" us on Facebook at Big Cypress National Preserve. We'll post photos, happenings, and upcoming events. Share your experiences from Big Cypress, too.

 
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Follow us on Twitter at BigcypressNPS. We'll post weather conditions, ranger-led programs, and other information.

 
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Big Cypress National Preserve is full of spectacular views and breathtaking scenery. Our YouTube channel has a variety of videos you may view. More videos are added regularly, so check back often.

 
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Big Cypress is full of breathtaking scenery. Our Flickr page has a variety of photos you may view. More photos are added regularly, so please check back often.

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.