What are the hours at 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 (Big Cypress National Preserve)

Does Big Cypress National Preserve require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Big Cypress National Preserve. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Big Cypress National Preserve open right now?

Q: Is Big Cypress National Preserve open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Big Cypress National Preserve is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

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Open

Big Cypress National Preserve is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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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.

Type: National Preserve
State: FL
Nearest town: Ochopee

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.

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Visitor info

Address33100 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL 34141

Phone(239) 695-2000

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Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Big Cypress National Preserve

Getting thereBig 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.

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Everglades National Park 43 mi
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How we read this status

We derive Big Cypress National Preserve's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.