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Big Cypress National Preserve

National Preserve Florida

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.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

Big 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 humidity, temperatures in the mid-to-high 80s and a multitude of mosquitoes. DRY SEASON (November through April) Falling water levels within Big Cypress make this a pleasant time to hike, camp, and watch wildlife.

Address

33100 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL 34141

Activities & Topics

Arts and Culture Cultural Demonstrations Auto and ATV ATV Off-Roading Scenic Driving Astronomy Stargazing Biking Road Biking Boating Boat Tour Camping Backcountry Camping Car or Front Country Camping Group Camping RV Camping Food Picnicking Guided Tours Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour Hiking Backcountry Hiking Front-Country Hiking Hunting and Gathering Hunting Paddling Canoeing Kayaking Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Archeology Arts Photography Explorers and Expeditions Industry Logging and Timber Cutting Native American Heritage Animals Alligators or Crocodiles Birds Cats (wild) Estuaries and Mangroves Fire Forests and Woodlands Coniferous Forests Deciduous Forests Groundwater Grasslands Night Sky River and Riparian Unique Species Endangered Watersheds Wetlands Swamps