Florida / Collier County / Big Cypress National Preserve

Pink Jeep

Open — Open for the season through mid-April. ORV permits required for vehicle access are issued Friday-Monday, 9am-1:30pm at the Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center on a first-come, first-served basis. Backcountry permits required for all visitors.

About

Pink Jeep Campground offers a true backcountry camping experience within Big Cypress National Preserve's Bear Island Unit. This primitive campground contains nine first-come, first-served campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. The remote location provides solitude and immersion in the swamp ecosystem. Access to Pink Jeep requires preparation and the proper permits. The campground can only be reached by off-road vehicle with a valid ORV permit, by bicycle, or on foot. All visitors must obtain a backcountry permit. ORV permits are issued at the Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center on a first-come, first-served basis Friday through Monday, 9am to 1:30pm. The gate combination for Bear Island access is only provided to those with proper ORV permits. Facilities are minimal. Vault toilets are available seasonally, but campers must bring all their own water. Food storage lockers are provided seasonally. Small campfires using dead wood from the ground are permitted and must be attended at all times. The campground meets minimum ADA requirements for access. Sites cost $10 per night, with a 50 percent discount for Senior and Access passholders.

Directions

Accessible only by off-road vehicle, bicycle, or foot through the Bear Island Unit. Gate combination provided at permit office to those with valid ORV permits.

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