Florida

Collier County

Special Weather Statement issued September 1 at 7:23AM EDT by NWS Miami FL

7:23 AM — 9:00 AM

Patchy dense fog has been observed early this morning in Collier county. Visibility may drop to under a half mile at times. Motorists should exercise caution if traveling this morning, especially along portions of I-75.

Big Cypress National Preserve

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.

Big Cypress National Preserve

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

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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

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

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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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