NPS Nearly impossible to reach by foot, generations have explored remote areas of the preserve using homemade airboats or swamp buggies. Today, people enjoy this traditional activity along an extensive trail system. Authorized and Unauthorized ActivitiesOff-road vehicle operation on designated trails for hunting, fishing, frogging, camping, wildlife observation, transportation to private property, and other traditional nature-based activities are consistent with the Big Cypress National Preserve enabling legislation and the Addition Act, and are, therefore authorized in the Preserve. Please note: Off-road vehicle use requires appropriate permits. Learn more about permitting requirements here. If you still have questions after looking at our Permits page, please contact the Off-Road Vehicle Permitting Office at 239-631-9988 during operation hours (Fri-Monday, 9:00a-1:30p To learn more about off-road vehicle recreation within the national preserve, please use the following links.
Don't have a Off-road vehicle, but still want to explore? Check out our list of permitted commercial operators in the preserve! They may be able to help! |
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Last updated: July 24, 2025