Big Cypress National Preserve

33100 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL, 34141

Big Cypress National Preserve

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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 End…

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    Amenities

    • Arts and Culture
    • 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
    • Hiking
    • Backcountry Hiking
    • Front-Country Hiking
    • Hunting and Gathering
    • Hunting

    About Big Cypress National Preserve

    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.