Big Cypress National Preserve

729,000-acre area in Florida (US) managed by the National Park Service

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InfoORV Permits Sold Online

Starting May 1st, 2026 ORV permits will only be able to be purchased online. Please visit the link to learn more.

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InfoPark Passes

Park passes, including: America the Beautiful, Veteran, Lifetime, etc., are UNAVAILABLE for purchase/pickup within Big Cypress. Shark Valley Visitor Center (Everglades) is the closest location to Big Cypress for purchase.

From the National Park Service, updated nightly.