Miami-Dade 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.

Small Craft Advisory issued April 13 at 12:28PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Miami FL

12:28 PM — April 14th, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts around 30 knots. Seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Small Craft Advisory issued April 13 at 12:28PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Miami FL

12:28 PM — April 14th, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts around 30 knots. * WHERE...Biscayne Bay. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 12:28PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

12:28 PM — April 14th, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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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