Alligators, big and small, call Big Cypress National Preserve home.
Big Cypress National Preserve
National Preserve · FL
The freshwaters of the Big Cypress Swamp, essential to the health of the neighboring Everglades, support the rich marine estuaries along Florida's southwest coast. Conserving over 729,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big Cypress National Preserve contains a mixture of tropical and temperate plant communities that are home to diverse wildlife, including the Endangered Florida panther.
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Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
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Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Activities Available
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Good: many activities available34 activities
Park Name
InfoBig Cypress National Preserve
Designation
InfoNational Preserve
State(s)
InfoFL
Phone
Info2396952000
bicy_information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe preserve is open 24 hours a day 365 days a year. The Oasis Visitor Center and the Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center are closed on December 25th. No fee is charged for access to the preserve.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Themes & Topics
InfoArcheology, Arts, Photography + 22 more
Weather Info
InfoBig Cypress National Preserve experiences two predominant seasons- wet and dry. RAINY SEASON (May through October) While visiting during this season you may find daily afternoon thunderstorms, high hu
Getting There
InfoBig Cypress National Preserve is located along Tamiami Trail East (US 41) and I-75 in southern Florida. The preserve can be accessed by driving from the cities of Miami and Naples. The preserve's two
Location
Info25.9708° N, -81.0812° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website