Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida

 Big Cypress National Preserve features some very unique wildlife. Big Cypress National Preserve is a wonderful place for a tour when you must spend some time in the outdoors. Melreese Golf Course is a splendid golf course nearby, and Shula's Golf Club is a wonderful location to get some rest. There is splendid outdoors recreation at Big Cypress National Preserve that you may utilize. What a location this is for outdoors people. You could also visit Lake Ruth since you're here at Big Cypress National Preserve; it's close by; since you're here and you like
    golf, you can explore Country Club of Miami Golf Course.
All through the warm months at Big Cypress National Preserve temperatures are commonly in the 90's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 70's. Highs during the winter are ordinarily in the 70's, and overnight lows
in the 50's for Big Cypress National Preserve. Big Cypress National Preserve is a nice spot to visit for more than one day, Grice's Trailer Park is a nice spot to camp nearby, and if you're here you can play some golf at Miami Springs City Golf Course. Life's too short to enjoy all the amusing stuff next to Big Cypress National Preserve. Why not camp at Little Farm Mobile Court since you're here at Big Cypress National Preserve; Normandy Shores Golf Course is a golf course nearby.
Stay the night at Embassy RV Park, and Holiday Inn Miami-Hialeah (Miami
 
    golf, you can explore Country Club of Miami Golf Course.
All through the warm months at Big Cypress National Preserve temperatures are commonly in the 90's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 70's. Highs during the winter are ordinarily in the 70's, and overnight lows
in the vicinity of Big Cypress National Preserve; Oleta River State Park is a tremendous campground nearby. Big Cypress National Preserve is a wonderful wilderness neighborhood that everyone likes. Big Cypress National Preserve gets a good deal of water; through the month of June you get the most rain around here, and December is the month with the least moisture.
The prettiness of Big Cypress National Preserve is there for your viewing contentment. If you need a site to stay Miami Days Inn Westland Mall is a great choice, and a golf course nearby is
 
Don Shulas Golf Club.
Dry warm beds await you at Ramada Inn Miami Airport North; you'll most likely meet some people from Hialeah here. It's a popular place to travel to for the population of Hialeah.

The 729,000 acre Big Cypress National Preserve was set aside in 1974 to ensure the preservation, conservation, and protection of the natural scenic, floral and faunal, and recreational values of the Big Cypress Watershed. The importance of this watershed to the Everglades National Park was a major consideration for its establishment. The name Big Cypress refers to the large size of this area. Vast expanses of cypress strands span this unique landscape.

 

CONTACTS

Email - sandy_snell-dobert@nps.gov

Fax- 941-695-3007

Write to
HCR 61, Box 110
Ochopee, FL 33141

Phone
Headquarters - 941-695-2000
Visitor Information Recorded Message - 941-695-4111

TRAVEL BASICS

Operating Hours, Seasons
Daily except December 25, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m

Getting There
PLANE - Miami International Airport services the area from the east coast, Ft. Myers International Airport from the west coast.

CAR - I-75, state road 29, and U.S. 41 all travel through the preserve

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - There is no public transportation within the Preserve.

Weather & Climate
The climate is sub-tropical, with mild winters and hot, wet summers. Light weight clothing is suggested for hot temperatures. Long sleeves, pants, sturdy shoes, and bug repellent will make hiking more pleasant.

Accessibility
The visitor center's entrance is accessible with assistance pending installation of accessible doors. Inside the visitor center, restrooms, information desk, and preserve film are accessible. The film is also captioned for the hearing impaired.

Getting Around
The preserve includes 31 miles of the Florida Trail which can be very wet in the rainy season. The Tree Snail Hammock Nature Trail is a short, self-guided trail located on Loop Road. Two scenic drives through the preserve provide leisurely wildlife viewing. The Loop Road is a 26-mile, single-lane, unimproved road beginning and ending on highway 41. Turner River Road and Birdon Road form a u-shaped, 17-mile graded-dirt drive.

FEES/PERMITS

Entrance Fee
ENTRANCE FEE
Free!

Permits
O.R.V. PERMIT
$50.00 for Annual
Permits for O.R.V. use can be obtained through the visitor center.

CAMPING

Bear Island
Open All Year
Primitive camping with no water or rest room facilities

Midway
Primitive camping with no water or rest room facilities. Open as needed during main visitor use season. Call 941-695-4111 for information.

Mitchell's Landing
Open All Year
Primitive camping with no water or rest room facilities

Monument
Open All Year
Monument campground has flush toilets and water available. An outside, cold water shower is also available. The $14.00 per night fee includes use of the dump station at Dona Drive in Ochopee. NO HOOKUPS for electricity, sewer or water are available in any of the National Park Service campgrounds in the Preserve.

Pinecrest
Open All Year
Primitive camping with no water or rest room facilities

LODGING

Various small motels and campgrounds
Several small motels and private campgrounds can be found around the Everglades City and Ochopee areas.

FACILITIES

Visitor Centers
VISITOR CENTER
Open All Year 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone - 941-695-4111
Location - On Tamiami Trail (U.S.41) approximately half-way between Naples and Miami.
Closures - The visitor center is closed on December 25.
Exhibits - The visitor center offers a 15-minute movie about the preserve, a wildlife exhibit and book sales


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Holiday Inn Miami-Hialeah (Miami Lakes), F, Hialeah
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2.4 miles away
Ramada Inn Miami Airport North, Hialeah
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2.6 miles away
Miami Days Inn Westland Mall, Miami
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2.6 miles away
Shula's Golf Club, Miami Lakes
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2.7 miles away
Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, Hialeah Gardense, Fl, Hialeah Gardens
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2.8 miles away
Courtyard By Marriott Miami Lks/Miramar, Miami Lakes
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2.9 miles away
Towneplace Suites By Marriott Miami Lakes, Miami
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3.2 miles away
Wellesley Inn Miami Lakes, Miami Lakes
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3.3 miles away
Miami International Airport, Miami
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3.5 miles away
Hampton Inn Miami-Dadeland, Miami
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4.3 miles away
* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.

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