Nearby Campgrounds
§ 02 — OVERVIEW
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.
§ 03 — LOCATION
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.
Weather Notes
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.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.
§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
Sign the ledger to file a review.
Trip Reports
0 reports
Sign in to add your own photos.
No community photos yet — be the first to share one from your visit.
§ 01 — VITALS
AT&T
Verizon
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Sun
95°F
Patchy Smoke then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 5 mph W
Mon
97°F
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
0 to 3 mph S
Tue
96°F
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
2 mph SW
Wed
95°F
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
2 mph SE
Thu
95°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
0 to 3 mph S
Fri
96°F
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
3 mph SE
Sat
96°F
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
2 mph E