Big Cypress National Preserve

National Preserve · FL

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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Photos

A small alligator basking on top of dry vegetation. — Alligators, big and small, call Big Cypress National Preserve home.

A water filled swamp filled with lush green ferns and trees. — Cypress swamps while appearing mysterious, are peaceful and serene.

The milky way dominating a starry night sky over palm trees. — As an International Dark Sky Park, Big Cypress protects a beautiful night sky.

two visitors in a canoe go through mangrove tunnels on the Turner River — Canoeing is one of the many activities you can enjoy in Big Cypress

a Florida Panther sits in a tree — The Florida Panther is one of the most iconic animals of Big Cypress

palm trees emerge out of the fog in an orange sunrise — palm trees emerge out of the fog as an orange sunrise dots the landscape

A prairie foreground with tall pine trees in the background. A large blue sky with white cloud — large open expanses of prairie bordered by pine lands create stunning landscapes

Activities

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
Boat Tour
Hiking
Backcountry Hiking
Front-Country Hiking
Hunting and Gathering
Hunting
Paddling
Canoeing
Kayaking
Junior Ranger Program
Wildlife Watching
Birdwatching
Park Film
Museum Exhibits
Shopping
Bookstore and Park Store