Big Cypress National Preserve

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33100 Tamiami Trail East
Ochopee, FL 34141

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.

Directions

Big 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 visitor centers are located along Tamiami Trail East.

Reviews

Big Cypress National Preserve continues to offer a peaceful and scenic camping environment with well-maintained sites and friendly hosts. While the preserve is appreciated for its natural beauty and wildlife, some recent visits noted issues with overflowing trash bins and less visible ranger presence. Many sites retain their amenities including electrical hookups and clean restrooms, though challenges with mosquitoes, access roads, and limited connectivity remain.

Clean, well-maintained campgrounds and facilities

Friendly and helpful campground hosts

Quiet and peaceful environment with good privacy

Scenic natural settings with abundant wildlife viewing

Electric hookups available at many sites

Limited or no showers on-site and water/sewer hookups

Heavy mosquito and insect presence during warmer months

Rough, dusty, or poorly maintained access roads

Noise disturbances from generators and some campers

Spotty or no cell phone and internet service in many areas

2,121 reviews

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Kristen H

Campground:Bear Island Campground

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Reviewed 10 days ago

The mosquitos were terrible but it was gorgeous! Most sites link with a grassy area/path, which can be good for groups. If you want a solo site, try 30 or 27. The drive to get there is one of the best parts so take your time!

Mark M

Campground:Midway Campground (FL)

Loop:Rv Electric

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Reviewed 13 days ago

Bring everything you need with you. Closest place to get anything is about 30 miles away. Grounds were well maintained. Site were paved and level. A bit tight (short) for our 40' 5th-wheel. Not many people staying so we parked in the adjacent site. Lots of mosquitoes, but it is the Everglades. Burrs and stickers were a problem for the dogs. Multiple options for air-boat rides, hiking etc. Dump site and potable water available. 50 Amp electric at each site was clean and dependable.

David W

Campground:Bear Island Campground

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Reviewed 17 days ago

Clean and quiet

Roxanne T

Campground:Midway Campground (FL)

Loop:Rv Electric

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Reviewed 18 days ago

Just used it to sleep in our RV We thought we were by restroom and found out it was a pump room Asked if we could move and was told would have to call or go on line. Forget it. We will be charged as the was almost empty anyway. Then site 1 floods. We were in standing water and had to hook up in a mess. The other sites had good run off. The host was nice He just couldn't move us as he didn't know what sites would be filled later. Lots of empty sites

Joseph H

Campground:Midway Campground (FL)

Loop:Rv Electric

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Reviewed 21 days ago

CG was very clean and well maintained. Sites have power only, 50 amp service was fine. There are rest rooms and dup stion but we did not use them. CG host was very pleasant and nice guy to talk with.

Katilyn B

Campground:Burns Lake Campground

Loop:Tent Only NonElectric

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Reviewed 24 days ago

Unfortunately, the misquotes were so bad that we had to sleep in our car. Nice campground, but I wish it were more affordable.

Keep your options open

Watch for a matching campsite across monitored campgrounds in Big Cypress National Preserve.

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 2% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 5 years of reservations.