Description:
The 729,000 acre Big Cypress National Preserve was set aside in 1974 to ensure the preservation, conservation, and protection of the natural scenic, floral and faunal, and recreational values of the Big Cypress Watershed. The importance of this watershed to the Everglades National Park was a major consideration for its establishment. The name Big Cypress refers to the large size of this area. Vast expanses of cypress strands span this unique landscape.

Directions:
Plane - Miami International Airport services the area from the east coast, Ft. Myers International Airport from the west coast.

Car - I-75, state road 29, and U.S. 41 all travel through the preserve

Public Transportation - There is no public transportation within the Preserve.

RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Autotouring
• Biking
• Camping
• Educational
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Hunting
• Museums/Visitor-Center
• Picnic
• Wildlife Viewing