Florida

Hendry 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

Special Weather Statement issued June 13 at 4:38PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

4:38 PM — 5:15 PM

At 438 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles northeast of Fortymile Bend, or 22 miles west of Miramar, moving south at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Miami-Dade and southern Broward Counties.

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