• 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 »

  • 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 »

  • 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 »

  • 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 »

Permits

OFF-ROAD VEHICLE PERMITS
Permits are required for Off-Road Vehicle Operation within the preserve. For details on permits, click here. If you have further questions about the ORV permitting process you may call 239-695-1205, or send questions by e-mail by clicking here.

SPECIAL USE PERMITS
Permits may be issued for requests for special uses within the preserve. These uses include, but are not limited to such things as film permits, request for events or special access requests. For information on Special Use Permits you may call 239-695-1117, or e-mail your request by clicking here.

RESEARCH PERMITS
For those wanting to conduct special research within the preserve, a permit is required. For details on research permits call 239-695-1105, or e-mail your request by clicking here.

LANDOWNER RELATED PERMITS
Access permits, burn permits and other permits required by landowners within the preserve can be obtained by calling 239-695-1117, or by clicking here.

BACKCOUNTRY PERMITS
Backcountry permits are required for anyone traveling off from the main designated roads into the preserve. You can obtain permits at trail heads. If you have questions about backcountry permits, call 239-695-1205, or e-mail inquiries by clicking here.

 

Did You Know?

Bear in a tree.

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."