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Big Cypress National Preserve
Campgrounds

Campgrounds may close seasonally, temporarily for repairs or for resource concerns. Contact the Oasis Visitor Center at 239-695-1201 for campground availability and information on closures. All campgrounds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bear Island Campground - Open all year.
Primitive camping with no water or rest room facilities. Three designated, primitive campgrounds: Bear Island (40 sites), Pink Jeep (9 sites) and Gator Pit (9 sites). Pink Jeep and Gator Pit require an Off-Road Vehicle Permit to access.  Access to the Bear Island area is along a secondary gravel road.

Burns Lake Campground - Open August 29 through January 6.
Primitive camping with no water or rest room facilities. 40 designated sites available.

Monument Lake Campground - Open August 28 through April 15.
Monument Lake campground offers restrooms, drinking water and designated 26 RV and 10 tent sites. An outside, cold water shower is also available. NO HOOKUPS for electricity, sewer or water are available at this campground. Click here for details on fees.

Midway Campground - Open all year.
This campground offers a dump station, restrooms, drinking water, day-use area, 26 RV and 10 tent sites. RV sites allow electric hookup. Click here for details on fees.

Pinecrest Campground - Open All Year.
Primitive camping with no water or rest room facilities. 10 sites available. Access to the Pinecrest Campground is along a secondary gravel road.

Mitchell's Landing Campground - Open All Year
Primitive camping with no water or rest room facilities. 15 sites available. Access to the Mitchell's Landing Campground is along a secondary gravel road.

A great white heron scratches its neck. Notice the color of the legs.  

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.

Last Updated: August 15, 2008 at 15:08 EST