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 January 19 at 4:25AM EST until January 19 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Key West FL
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas up to 8 feet across the Straits of Florida. * WHERE...Straits of Florida, Hawk Channel, and Florida Bay and the nearshore Gulf waters. * WHEN...In Effect. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:07AM EST until January 19 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Miami FL
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as the upper 20s and lower 30s. * WHERE...Inland Palm Beach County, Glades, Hendry, Coastal Collier County, and Inland Collier County Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Small Craft Advisory issued January 19 at 1:46AM EST until January 19 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Miami FL
* WHAT...North winds around 20 kt. * WHERE...Biscayne Bay. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued January 19 at 1:46AM EST until January 20 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Miami FL
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM, Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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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