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.

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.

## Overview

Bear Island Campground is a primitive campground located in Big Cypress
National Preserve. Access to the campground is at the end of a 20-mile
secondary gravel road. Located nearby are Gator Head and Pink Jeep
campgrounds. Cell phone service is limited and it is highly encouraged that
reservations be made in advance.

Bear Island campground has 40 campsites. Campsites 1-12 are open year round.
Campsites 13-40 are open August 15- April 15. The campground offers tent and
RV camping. Amenities include vault toilets, fire rings, shared food storage,
and picnic tables. Visitors may enjoy nearby activities such as off-road
vehicle trail access, hiking, and hunting.

## Recreation

Bear Island Campground is the perfect location to enjoy much of what Big
Cypress National Preserve has to offer. Visitors can enjoy nearby hiking,
hunting, fishing, and off-road vehicle (ORV) trails with a permitted off-road
vehicle. For information on ORV use please call 239-631-9988.Hunting and
fishing regulations can be found at myfwc.com.

## Facilities

Bear Island Campground is the perfect location to enjoy much of what Big
Cypress National Preserve has to offer. Visitors can enjoy nearby hiking,
hunting, fishing, and off-road vehicle (ORV) trails with a permitted off-road
vehicle. For information on ORV use please call 239-631-9988.Hunting and
fishing regulations can be found at myfwc.com.

## Natural Features

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. Protecting over 720,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big Cypress
National Preserve contains a mixture of tropical and temperate plant
communities that are home to a diversity of wildlife, including the elusive
Florida Panther.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (239) 631-9988.

## Nearby Attractions

The Bear Island Unit offers 20 plus miles of backcountry trails. Everglades
City is located 30 miles south and provides dining, sight-seeing, and
historical sites. Everglades National Park can also be accessed via Everglades
City. Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center is also located 30 miles to the south.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Bear Island Campground is a primitive campground located in Big Cypress National Preserve. Access to the campground is at the end of a 20-mile secondary gravel road. Located nearby are Gator Head and Pink Jeep campgrounds. Cell phone service is limited and it is highly encouraged that reservations be made in advance.  </p>
<p>Bear Island campground has 40 campsites. Campsites 1-12 are open year round. Campsites 13-40 are open August 15- April 15. The campground offers tent and RV camping. Amenities include vault toilets, fire rings, shared food storage, and picnic tables. Visitors may enjoy nearby activities such as off-road vehicle trail access, hiking, and hunting. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Bear Island Campground is the perfect location to enjoy much of what Big Cypress National Preserve has to offer. Visitors can enjoy nearby hiking, hunting, fishing, and off-road vehicle (ORV) trails with a permitted off-road vehicle. For information on ORV use please call 239-631-9988.Hunting and fishing regulations can be found at myfwc.com. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Bear Island Campground is the perfect location to enjoy much of what Big Cypress National Preserve has to offer. Visitors can enjoy nearby hiking, hunting, fishing, and off-road vehicle (ORV) trails with a permitted off-road vehicle. For information on ORV use please call 239-631-9988.Hunting and fishing regulations can be found at myfwc.com. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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. Protecting over 720,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big Cypress National Preserve contains a mixture of tropical and temperate plant communities that are home to a diversity of wildlife, including the elusive Florida Panther.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (239) 631-9988.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The Bear Island Unit offers 20 plus miles of backcountry trails. Everglades City is located 30 miles south and provides dining, sight-seeing, and historical sites. Everglades National Park can also be accessed via Everglades City. Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center is also located 30 miles to the south. </p>

Bear Island Campground Campsite #27

Bear Island Campground Food Storage

Bear Island Campground Campsite #9

Bear Island Campground

## Overview

Burns Lake Campground offers lake views from every campsite. Offering direct
backcountry access, this campground is the ideal place for hunters and off-
road vehicle enthusiasts.

## Recreation

Burns Lake offers a great access point for your permitted off-road vehicle.
Campers can enjoy fishing in the lake and surrounding areas with the
appropriate licensure. Just far enough from any major highway, this campground
offers countless wildlife viewing opportunities.

## Facilities

Burns Lake offers a great access point for your permitted off-road vehicle.
Campers can enjoy fishing in the lake and surrounding areas with the
appropriate licensure. Just far enough from any major highway, this campground
offers countless wildlife viewing opportunities.

## Natural Features

Surrounded by towering pine trees and wrapping around a lake, this campground
allows you to feel like you are getting away while still being close enough to
modern conveniences.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (239) 631-9988.

## Nearby Attractions

Campers can enjoy local sight-seeing attractions such as airboat and swamp
buggy tours, museums, art galleries, and boardwalks. This campground is
located close to multiple national and state parks.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Burns Lake Campground offers lake views from every campsite. Offering direct backcountry access, this campground is the ideal place for hunters and off-road vehicle enthusiasts. <h2>Recreation</h2>
Burns Lake offers a great access point for your permitted off-road vehicle. Campers can enjoy fishing in the lake and surrounding areas with the appropriate licensure. Just far enough from any major highway, this campground offers countless wildlife viewing opportunities. <h2>Facilities</h2>
Burns Lake offers a great access point for your permitted off-road vehicle. Campers can enjoy fishing in the lake and surrounding areas with the appropriate licensure. Just far enough from any major highway, this campground offers countless wildlife viewing opportunities. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
Surrounded by towering pine trees and wrapping around a lake, this campground allows you to feel like you are getting away while still being close enough to modern conveniences. 
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (239) 631-9988.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Campers can enjoy local sight-seeing attractions such as airboat and swamp buggy tours, museums, art galleries, and boardwalks. This campground is located close to multiple national and state parks.

Lake View

Burns Lake Campground Wildlife

Burns Lake Campground Day Use

Campground Lake View

Sign for Burns Lake Campground from the highway

Burns Lake Campground Sign

Burns Lake Campground

## Overview

Gator Head Campground is a primitive campground located within the Bear Island
Unit of Big Cypress National Preserve. (THIS CAMPGROUND CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED
WITH AN ORV PERMIT, FOOT, OR BICYCLE) THE GATE COMBO WILL ONLY BE GIVEN IF YOU
HAVE THE PROPER ORV PERMIT AT THE PERMITING OFFICE. All ORVs must have a valid
ORV permit . All campers must also carry a Backcountry permit . Cell phone
service is limited and it is highly encouraged that reservations be made in
advance.

## Recreation

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. Protecting over 720,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big Cypress
National Preserve contains a mixture of tropical and temperate plant
communities that are home to a diversity of wildlife, including the elusive
Florida Panther.

Gator Head Campground offers visitors a wonderful opportunity to camp at a
designated campground in the Big Cypress backcountry. Visitors can enjoy
nearby hiking, hunting, fishing, and off-road vehicle (ORV) trails with a
permitted off-road vehicle. For more information on ORV use, please call
239-631-9988 or review park Off Road Vehicle Use information. Hunting and
fishing regulations can be found at Florida Fish and Wildfire Conservation
Commission.

## Facilities

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. Protecting over 720,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big Cypress
National Preserve contains a mixture of tropical and temperate plant
communities that are home to a diversity of wildlife, including the elusive
Florida Panther.

Gator Head Campground offers visitors a wonderful opportunity to camp at a
designated campground in the Big Cypress backcountry. Visitors can enjoy
nearby hiking, hunting, fishing, and off-road vehicle (ORV) trails with a
permitted off-road vehicle. For more information on ORV use, please call
239-631-9988 or review park Off Road Vehicle Use information. Hunting and
fishing regulations can be found at Florida Fish and Wildfire Conservation
Commission.

## Natural Features

Gator Head Campground has 9 campsites. This campground offers pickup camper
and tent camping only. No trailers or RV's are allowed in the backcountry.
Amenities include vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Visitors may
enjoy nearby activities such as off-road vehicle trails, hiking, biking,
fishing, and hunting.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (239) 631-9988.

## Nearby Attractions

The Bear Island Unit offers 20 plus miles of backcountry trails. Everglades
City is located 30 miles south and provides dining, sight-seeing, and
historical sites. Everglades National Park can also be accessed via Everglades
City. Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center is also located 30 miles to the south.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Gator Head Campground is a primitive campground located within the Bear Island Unit of Big Cypress National Preserve. (THIS CAMPGROUND CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED WITH AN ORV PERMIT, FOOT, OR BICYCLE) THE GATE COMBO WILL ONLY BE GIVEN IF YOU HAVE THE PROPER ORV PERMIT AT THE PERMITING OFFICE. All ORVs must have a valid <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/orv-use.htm" rel="nofollow">ORV permit</a> . All campers must also carry a <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/backcountry-permits.htm" rel="nofollow">Backcountry permit</a> . Cell phone service is limited and it is highly encouraged that reservations be made in advance. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>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. Protecting over 720,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big Cypress National Preserve contains a mixture of tropical and temperate plant communities that are home to a diversity of wildlife, including the elusive Florida Panther.</p>
<p>Gator Head Campground offers visitors a wonderful opportunity to camp at a designated campground in the Big Cypress backcountry. Visitors can enjoy nearby hiking, hunting, fishing, and off-road vehicle (ORV) trails with a permitted off-road vehicle. For more information on ORV use, please call 239-631-9988 or review park <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/orv-use.htm" rel="nofollow">Off Road Vehicle Use</a>  information. Hunting and fishing regulations can be found at <a href="https://myfwc.com/" rel="nofollow">Florida Fish and Wildfire Conservation Commission</a>. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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. Protecting over 720,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big Cypress National Preserve contains a mixture of tropical and temperate plant communities that are home to a diversity of wildlife, including the elusive Florida Panther.</p>
<p>Gator Head Campground offers visitors a wonderful opportunity to camp at a designated campground in the Big Cypress backcountry. Visitors can enjoy nearby hiking, hunting, fishing, and off-road vehicle (ORV) trails with a permitted off-road vehicle. For more information on ORV use, please call 239-631-9988 or review park <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/orv-use.htm" rel="nofollow">Off Road Vehicle Use</a>  information. Hunting and fishing regulations can be found at <a href="https://myfwc.com/" rel="nofollow">Florida Fish and Wildfire Conservation Commission</a>. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Gator Head Campground has 9 campsites. This campground offers pickup camper and tent camping only. No trailers or RV's are allowed in the backcountry. Amenities include vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Visitors may enjoy nearby activities such as off-road vehicle trails, hiking, biking, fishing, and hunting.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (239) 631-9988.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The Bear Island Unit offers 20 plus miles of backcountry trails. Everglades City is located 30 miles south and provides dining, sight-seeing, and historical sites. Everglades National Park can also be accessed via Everglades City. Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center is also located 30 miles to the south.</p>

Fees are $10 per site all reservations must be made on Rec.gov

Gator Head Campground pond

Gator Head Campground restroom

Trail to Gator Head Campground

Gator Head Campground

## Overview

Midway Campground is a beautiful place where visitors can enjoy the
surrounding preserve while sitting at their picnic table. Visitors may enjoy
nearby activities such as fishing, hiking through the preserve, and exploring
the many boardwalks.

## Recreation

Midway Campground is centrally located in Big Cypress National Preserve,
offering a multitude of recreational activities. Ranging from hiking, biking,
fishing, hunting, photography, and off-road vehicle trails.

## Facilities

Midway Campground is centrally located in Big Cypress National Preserve,
offering a multitude of recreational activities. Ranging from hiking, biking,
fishing, hunting, photography, and off-road vehicle trails.

## Natural Features

**The RV campsites surround the lake offering a view from every site. Each
campsite is open with limited to no shade. The outer perimeter of the
campground is lined with a mixture of different trees.**

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (239) 631-9988.

## Nearby Attractions

Located just off the highway, this campground is close to the Oasis Visitor
Center, Miccosukee Cultural Center, Shark Valley, and Clyde Butcher's Art
Gallery.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Midway Campground is a beautiful place where visitors can enjoy the surrounding preserve while sitting at their picnic table. Visitors may enjoy nearby activities such as fishing, hiking through the preserve, and exploring the many boardwalks. <h2>Recreation</h2>
Midway Campground is centrally located in Big Cypress National Preserve, offering a multitude of recreational activities. Ranging from hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, photography, and off-road vehicle trails. <h2>Facilities</h2>
Midway Campground is centrally located in Big Cypress National Preserve, offering a multitude of recreational activities. Ranging from hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, photography, and off-road vehicle trails. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
<b>The RV campsites surround the lake offering a view from every site. Each campsite is open with limited to no shade. The outer perimeter of the campground is lined with a mixture of different trees. </b>
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (239) 631-9988.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Located just off the highway, this campground is close to the Oasis Visitor Center, Miccosukee Cultural Center, Shark Valley, and Clyde Butcher's Art Gallery.

Day use area around the lake at Midway Campground

Day Use Area

Midway Campground (FL) Road Sign

Midway Campground (FL) RV site

Midway Campground (FL) RV

Midway Campground (FL) lake

Midway Campground (FL) Day Use

Midway Campground (FL)

## Overview

Mitchell Landing Campground is a primitive campground located in Big Cypress
National Preserve. Access to the campground is along a secondary gravel road.
Cell phone service is limited and it is highly encouraged that reservations be
made in advance.

Mitchell Landing Campground is open August 15-April 15 and offers 12
campsites. This campground allows for tent, RV, and travel trailer camping.
Visitors may enjoy nearby activities such as off-road vehicle trail access,
hiking, fishing, and our popular loop road scenic drive. The campground offers
vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. There is no water available.

## Recreation

Mitchell Landing Campground is a popular location for airboat users. It is
part of the Stairstep backcountry unit, the only unit open to airboats in the
park. Visitors with an off-road vehicle (ORV) permit can access airboat trails
directly from the campground. This location also offers the opportunity for
nearby hiking, fishing, and access to the popular loop road scenic drive. For
more information on fishing regulations please visit myfwc.com. For more
information on ORV use please call the off- road vehicle office at
239-695-1117 or visit our website at
https://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/orv-use.htm.

## Facilities

Mitchell Landing Campground is a popular location for airboat users. It is
part of the Stairstep backcountry unit, the only unit open to airboats in the
park. Visitors with an off-road vehicle (ORV) permit can access airboat trails
directly from the campground. This location also offers the opportunity for
nearby hiking, fishing, and access to the popular loop road scenic drive. For
more information on fishing regulations please visit myfwc.com. For more
information on ORV use please call the off- road vehicle office at
239-695-1117 or visit our website at
https://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/orv-use.htm.

## Natural Features

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. Protecting over 720,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big Cypress
National Preserve contains a mixture of tropical and temperate plant
communities that are home to a diversity of wildlife, including the elusive
Florida Panther.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (239) 631-9988.

## Nearby Attractions

Mitchell Landing Campground is located directly off the popular loop road
scenic drive. Shark Valley Visitor Center, part of Everglades National Park,
is located 11 miles east. The Stairstep backcountry trails are accessible
directly form the campground and they offer the only airboat trails in the
preserve. The Florida National Scenic Trail is accessible 22 miles to the
east.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Mitchell Landing Campground is a primitive campground located in Big Cypress National Preserve. Access to the campground is along a secondary gravel road. Cell phone service is limited and it is highly encouraged that reservations be made in advance. </p>
<p>Mitchell Landing Campground is open August 15-April 15 and offers 12 campsites. This campground allows for tent, RV, and travel trailer camping. Visitors may enjoy nearby activities such as off-road vehicle trail access, hiking, fishing, and our popular loop road scenic drive. The campground offers vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. There is no water available. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Mitchell Landing Campground  is a popular location for airboat users. It is part of the Stairstep backcountry unit, the only unit open to airboats in the park. Visitors with an off-road vehicle (ORV) permit can access airboat trails directly from the campground. This location also offers the opportunity for nearby hiking, fishing, and access to the popular loop road scenic drive. For more information on fishing regulations please visit myfwc.com. For more information on ORV use please call the off- road vehicle office at 239-695-1117 or visit our website at https://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/orv-use.htm.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Mitchell Landing Campground  is a popular location for airboat users. It is part of the Stairstep backcountry unit, the only unit open to airboats in the park. Visitors with an off-road vehicle (ORV) permit can access airboat trails directly from the campground. This location also offers the opportunity for nearby hiking, fishing, and access to the popular loop road scenic drive. For more information on fishing regulations please visit myfwc.com. For more information on ORV use please call the off- road vehicle office at 239-695-1117 or visit our website at https://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/orv-use.htm.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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. Protecting over 720,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big Cypress National Preserve contains a mixture of tropical and temperate plant communities that are home to a diversity of wildlife, including the elusive Florida Panther.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (239) 631-9988.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Mitchell Landing Campground is located directly off the popular loop road scenic drive. Shark Valley Visitor Center, part of Everglades National Park, is located 11 miles east. The Stairstep backcountry trails are accessible directly form the campground and they offer the only airboat trails in the preserve. The Florida National Scenic Trail is accessible 22 miles to the east. </p>

Mitchell's Landing Campsite #13

Mitchell's Landing Campground Sign

Mitchell's Landing Vault Toilet

Mitchell Landing Campground

## Overview

Monument Lake Campground is a beautiful place where visitors can enjoy the
surrounding preserve while sitting at their picnic table. Visitors may enjoy
nearby activities such as fishing, hiking through the preserve, and exploring
the many boardwalks.

## Recreation

Monument Lake Campground is centrally located in Big Cypress National Preserve
offering a multitude of recreational activities including hiking, biking,
fishing, hunting, photography, and off-road vehicle trails.

## Facilities

Monument Lake Campground is centrally located in Big Cypress National Preserve
offering a multitude of recreational activities including hiking, biking,
fishing, hunting, photography, and off-road vehicle trails.

## Natural Features

**The RV campsites surround the lake offering a view from every site. Each
campsite is open with limited to no shade. Tent sites are tucked away from the
RV area and close to the campground host and restroom.**

## Nearby Attractions

Located just off the highway, this campground is close to the Oasis Visitor
Center, Miccosukee Cultural Center, Shark Valley, and Clyde Butcher's Art
Gallery.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (239) 631-9988.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Monument Lake Campground is a beautiful place where visitors can enjoy the surrounding preserve while sitting at their picnic table. Visitors may enjoy nearby activities such as fishing, hiking through the preserve, and exploring the many boardwalks. <h2>Recreation</h2>
Monument Lake Campground is centrally located in Big Cypress National Preserve offering a multitude of recreational activities including hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, photography, and off-road vehicle trails. <h2>Facilities</h2>
Monument Lake Campground is centrally located in Big Cypress National Preserve offering a multitude of recreational activities including hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, photography, and off-road vehicle trails. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
<b>The RV campsites surround the lake offering a view from every site. Each campsite is open with limited to no shade.  Tent sites are tucked away from the RV area and close to the campground host and restroom.</b>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Located just off the highway, this campground is close to the Oasis Visitor Center, Miccosukee Cultural Center, Shark Valley, and Clyde Butcher's Art Gallery. 
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (239) 631-9988.

Lake View at Campground

Program Area

Information board at Monument Lake Campground

Monument Lake Campground Entrance

Monument Lake Campground Day Use

Beautiful Lake View

Monument Lake Campground Road

Monument Lake Campground Lake View

Monument Lake Campground

## Overview

Pinecrest Campground offers four group campsites that provide a nice, quiet
and relaxing atmosphere. This is a wonderful location for a group to start
their south Florida adventure.

## Recreation

Pinecrest offers access to recreational activities such as paddling, hiking,
birding, fishing, and hunting with proper licensure.

## Facilities

Pinecrest offers access to recreational activities such as paddling, hiking,
birding, fishing, and hunting with proper licensure.

## Natural Features

**Situated alongside Loop Road the campground is located in a clearing and
surrounded by pine and oak trees.**

## Nearby Attractions

Located on historic Loop Road this campground is close to the Miccosukee
Cultural Center, Oasis Visitor Center, and Shark Valley.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (239) 631-9988.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Pinecrest Campground offers four group campsites that provide a nice, quiet and relaxing atmosphere. This is a wonderful location for a group to start their south Florida adventure.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Pinecrest offers access to recreational activities such as paddling, hiking, birding, fishing, and hunting with proper licensure. <h2>Facilities</h2>
Pinecrest offers access to recreational activities such as paddling, hiking, birding, fishing, and hunting with proper licensure. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
<b>Situated alongside Loop Road the campground is located in a clearing and surrounded by pine and oak trees. </b>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Located on historic Loop Road this campground is close to the Miccosukee Cultural Center, Oasis Visitor Center, and Shark Valley. 
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (239) 631-9988.

Pinecrest Campsite

Campsite

Pinecrest Campsites

Pinecrest Group Campground View

Shady Trees

Campsite at Pinecrest Campground

Pinecrest Group Campground

## Overview

Pink Jeep Campground is a primitive campground located in the backcountry
within the Bear Island Unit of Big Cypress National Preserve. (THIS CAMPGROUND
CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED WITH AN ORV PERMIT, FOOT, OR BICYCLE) THE GATE COMBO WILL
ONLY BE GIVEN IF YOU HAVE THE PROPER ORV PERMIT AT THE PERMITING OFFICE Ph#
239-631-9988. All ORVs must have a valid ORV permit. Campers must also carry a
Backcountry permit . Cell phone service is limited and it is highly encouraged
that reservations be made in advance.

Pink Jeep Campground has 9 campsites. This campground offers pickup camper and
tent camping only. No trailers or RV's are allowed in the backcountry.
Amenities include vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Visitors may
enjoy nearby activities such as off-road vehicle trails, hiking, biking,
fishing, and hunting.

## Recreation

Pink Jeep Campground offers visitors a wonderful opportunity to camp at a
designated campground in the Big Cypress backcountry. Visitors can enjoy
nearby hiking, hunting, fishing, and off-road vehicle (ORV) trails with a
permitted off-road vehicle. For more information on ORV use, please call
239-631-9988 or review this park Off Road Vehicle information. Hunting and
fishing regulations can be found at Florida Fish and Wildfire Conservation
Commission .

## Facilities

Pink Jeep Campground offers visitors a wonderful opportunity to camp at a
designated campground in the Big Cypress backcountry. Visitors can enjoy
nearby hiking, hunting, fishing, and off-road vehicle (ORV) trails with a
permitted off-road vehicle. For more information on ORV use, please call
239-631-9988 or review this park Off Road Vehicle information. Hunting and
fishing regulations can be found at Florida Fish and Wildfire Conservation
Commission .

## Natural Features

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. Protecting over 720,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big Cypress
National Preserve contains a mixture of tropical and temperate plant
communities that are home to a diversity of wildlife, including the elusive
Florida Panther.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (239) 631-9988.

## Nearby Attractions

The Bear Island Unit offers 20 plus miles of backcountry trails. Everglades
City is located 30 miles south and provides dining, sight-seeing, and
historical sites. Everglades National Park can also be accessed via Everglades
City. Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center is also located 30 miles to the south.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Pink Jeep Campground is a primitive campground located in the backcountry within the Bear Island Unit of Big Cypress National Preserve. (THIS CAMPGROUND CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED WITH AN ORV PERMIT, FOOT, OR BICYCLE) THE GATE COMBO WILL ONLY BE GIVEN IF YOU HAVE THE PROPER ORV PERMIT AT THE PERMITING OFFICE Ph# 239-631-9988. All ORVs must have a valid <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/orv-use.htm" rel="nofollow">ORV permit</a>. Campers must also carry a <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/backcountry-permits.htm" rel="nofollow">Backcountry permit</a> . Cell phone service is limited and it is highly encouraged that reservations be made in advance. </p>
<p>Pink Jeep Campground has 9 campsites. This campground offers pickup camper and tent camping only. No trailers or RV's are allowed in the backcountry. Amenities include vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Visitors may enjoy nearby activities such as off-road vehicle trails, hiking, biking, fishing, and hunting.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Pink Jeep Campground offers visitors a wonderful opportunity to camp at a designated campground in the Big Cypress backcountry. Visitors can enjoy nearby hiking, hunting, fishing, and off-road vehicle (ORV) trails with a permitted off-road vehicle. For more information on ORV use, please call 239-631-9988 or review this park <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/orv-use.htm" rel="nofollow">Off Road Vehicle</a>  information. Hunting and fishing regulations can be found at <a href="http://myfwc.com" rel="nofollow">Florida Fish and Wildfire Conservation Commission</a>   .</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Pink Jeep Campground offers visitors a wonderful opportunity to camp at a designated campground in the Big Cypress backcountry. Visitors can enjoy nearby hiking, hunting, fishing, and off-road vehicle (ORV) trails with a permitted off-road vehicle. For more information on ORV use, please call 239-631-9988 or review this park <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/orv-use.htm" rel="nofollow">Off Road Vehicle</a>  information. Hunting and fishing regulations can be found at <a href="http://myfwc.com" rel="nofollow">Florida Fish and Wildfire Conservation Commission</a>   .</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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. Protecting over 720,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big Cypress National Preserve contains a mixture of tropical and temperate plant communities that are home to a diversity of wildlife, including the elusive Florida Panther.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (239) 631-9988.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The Bear Island Unit offers 20 plus miles of backcountry trails. Everglades City is located 30 miles south and provides dining, sight-seeing, and historical sites. Everglades National Park can also be accessed via Everglades City. Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center is also located 30 miles to the south.</p>

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