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.

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 December 30 at 3:10AM EST until December 31 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Miami FL

3:10 AM — 3:00 PM

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...In Atlantic coastal waters, Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM and Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Cold Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 12:13AM EST until December 31 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Miami FL

12:13 AM — 3:00 PM

* 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.

Boater Awareness

Please use caution in park waters due to navigational markers that may be missing or moved due to unforeseen circumstances.

Boca Chita Historic District

Work on the Boca Chita Lighthouse began Monday 01/20/2025 and is ongoing.  During this project the interior of this iconic lighthouse will be closed to the public.  Updates will be provided when available.

Camping and Docking at Boca Chita and Elliott Keys

Docking at Boca Chita and Elliott Keys: $25.00 Friday - Monday and Federal Holidays Camping at Boca Chita and Elliott Keys: $35.00 per night. Payments must be made on site using the recreation.gov phone app.

Ride Share Services

Convoy Point grounds, Jetty Trail, kayak launch, and picnic area open at 7 a.m. and close at 5:30 p.m. If you are using a ride share service for transportation to and from the park, ensure ride share services can be onsite before closing time.

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