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.
Photo: NPS Photo / NPS
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.
Pair it with another park
FLdrive time
FLdrive time
FLdrive time
FLdrive time
FLdrive time
FLdrive time
Driving times from Big Cypress National Preserve, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Big Cypress National Preserve
- Mon
- All Day
- Tue
- All Day
- Wed
- All Day
- Thu
- All Day
- Fri
- All Day
- Sat
- All Day
- Sun
- All Day
Activities
Getting there
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Big Cypress National Preserve?
- Popular activities include ATV Off-Roading, Arts and Culture, Astronomy, Auto and ATV, Backcountry Camping, Backcountry Hiking.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Big Cypress National Preserve?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Biscayne National Park (4 h 13 min), Everglades National Park (4 h 20 min), De Soto National Memorial (5 h 39 min), Fort Matanzas National Monument (8 h 1 min), Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (8 h 10 min), Canaveral National Seashore (8 h 36 min).