Collier County
Small Craft Advisory issued December 30 at 7:10AM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots and seas 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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.
Small Craft Advisory issued December 30 at 3:10AM EST until December 31 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Miami FL
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...In Gulf of America, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued December 30 at 3:10AM EST until December 31 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Miami FL
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...In Gulf of America, Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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
Cold Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 12:13AM EST until December 31 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Miami FL
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 29 expected. * WHERE...Inland Palm Beach County, Glades, Hendry, and Inland Collier County Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Very low temperatures and wind chills could damage cold sensitive vegetation.
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Campgrounds
- Bear Island Campground
- Burns Lake Campground
- Collier-seminole State Park Campground
- Gator Head Campground
- Horseshoe Equestrian Group Camp Picayune State Forest
- Horseshoe Primitive Hunt Camp Picayune Strand Forest
- Kirkland Hammock Primitive Campsite Picayune Strand State Forest
- Midway Campground
- Monument Lake Campground
- Picayune Strand Horseshoe Primitive Campground
- Pink Jeep
- Pink Jeep Campground
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