Big Cypress National Preserve
Florida
Entrance fees and opening hours
- Free of charge
- Covered by the Anual Pass*
- Open 24h all year round.
*The Anual Pass is so to speak the "flat rate" for all Parks managed by the National Park Service. The pass costs a one-time fee of $80 and can be purchased at the entrance to each National Park, National Monument, etc. The pass is valid for 13 months.
Our visits: So far 1 visit in March 1997
Big Cypress National Preserve
Description: The Cypress National Preserve is a protected area north of the Everglades National Park. Since much of it is a swamp area, there is very little infrastructure in the park. With the combination of Birten Rd, Upper Wagonwheel Rd and Turner River Rd. you have the possibility to drive into the area and explore it. You drive on a loop along canals, where numerous animals live. The entire route is unpaved.
Our rating: During our visit in March 1997 the roads were well passable with a passenger car. Moreover, we were lucky, as we could observe lots of animals. There were birds in all sizes, turtles and also alligators to admire. We enjoyed the trip very much, because there are not so many opportunities to observe wild animals in their natural environment. Besides the animals, we also liked the landscape very much.
