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Big Cypress National Preserve
Closures
Area Closed Info

Closures:
The annual recreational off-road vehicle (ORV) closure will be in effect beginning Monday, June 2 through Thursday, July 31, with trails re-opening on Friday, August 1. For more details click here.

The Burns Lake Campground is closed as of January 6, 2008. The Monument Lake Campground is closed as of April 16, 2008. Both campgrounds will reopen on September 1, 2008. For other camping opportunities within the Preserve, click here.

A portion of the Cypress Camp Trail in the Bear Island Unit is closed until further notice. For more details click here.

The Addition Lands within the Preserve remain closed to recreational ORV use and hunting until further notice. To learn more about the Addition Lands General Management Planning Process click here.

Fire Activities
Big Cypress National Preserve has one of the largest fire programs within the National Park Service. The peak of the fire activity within the Preserve typically occurs from November through May. Prescribed and wild fires may often close facilities within the Preserve. To discover if there are any recent closures due to fire click here.
Bear in a tree.  

Did You Know?
Many do not expect to see bears in Florida. Actually we have a healthy population within the state. Big Cypress is one of their ideal habitats in Southwest Florida. If camping in the area, be sure to keep your camp bear proof.

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Last Updated: May 02, 2008 at 14:09 EST