Collier County

Kirby Storter - Partial Reopen

As of 11/4/2024, the Kirby Storter Boardwalk will reopen to the public. Note that the boardwalk is only open part of the way, as rebuilding has not yet begun.

Off Road Vehicle Inspections

ORV renewals & new permits will be issued at the Nathanial P. Reed Visitor Center Friday-Monday, 9am-1:30pm. No permits will be issued Tuesday-Thursday. Permits will be issued first-come first-served. Visit our ORV page for more information

Park 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.

Big Cypress National Preserve issues temporary closure for Mullet Prescribed Fire

Big Cypress National Preserve has issued a temporary closure during prescribed fire activity beginning June 9, 2025. To learn more about what areas and activities the closure entails, click the link

Small Craft Advisory issued January 19 at 1:46AM EST until January 20 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Miami FL

1:46 AM — 4:00 PM

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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