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Big Cypress National Preserve
ORV Use
 
Airboat in preserve.
NPS photo.
Nearly impossible to reach by foot, generations explored remote areas of the preserve by homemade airboats or swamp buggies. Today, people enjoy this traditional activity along an extensive trail system by obtaining permits for a variety of allowed vehicles.
 

Click on the links below to learn more about Off-Road Vehicle recreation within the preserve.

ORV Rules, Regs and Map - Large document, may take time to download.

Bear Island Unit Designated Trail Map(effective 2/28/2007)

ORV Permit Guidelines

Permit Renewal Form

2005/06 ORV Newsletter

2004/05 ORV Newsletter

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) 2008/09 BICY Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Hunting Regs. For more information on FWC click here.

ORV Management Plan (2000) - Large document, may take time to download.

Camp Owner Questions and Answers

BICY Land Protection Plan
Click here for more details on closed areas.
Closures
Learn more about areas and facilities that may be closed.
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Water levels can impact quality deer herds. Photo courtesy of Ralph Arwood.
ORV and Hunting Access Related to Surface Water
An overview of hydrologic conditions to be considered.
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Tread Lightly - Leaving a Good Impression
Tread Lightly - Leaving a Good Impression
Learn more about responsible Off-Road Vehicle operations
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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: January 26, 2009 at 15:11 EST