federalfederal

Pink Jeep Campground

federal · Ochopee , FL

  • dump station10 mi
  • fuel station18 mi

Big Cypress National Preserve · Data Source: Recreation.gov

About

Overview Pink Jeep Campground is a primitive campground located in the backcountry within the Bear Island Unit of Big Cypress National Preserve. (THIS CAMPGROUND CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED WITH AN ORV PERMIT, FOOT, OR BICYCLE) THE GATE COMBO WILL ONLY BE GIVEN IF YOU HAVE THE PROPER ORV PERMIT AT THE PERMITING OFFICE Ph# 239-631-9988. All ORVs must have a valid ORV permit . Campers must also carry a Backcountry permit . Cell phone service is limited and it is highly encouraged that reservations be made in advance. Pink Jeep Campground has 9 campsites. This campground offers pickup camper and tent camping only. No trailers or RV's are allowed in the backcountry. Amenities include vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Visitors may enjoy nearby activities such as off-road vehicle trails, hiking, biking, fishing, and hunting. Recreation Pink Jeep Campground offers visitors a wonderful opportunity to camp at a designated campground in the Big Cypress backcountry. Visitors can enjoy nearby hiking, hunting, fishing, and off-road vehicle (ORV) trails with a permitted off-road vehicle. For more information on ORV use, please call 239-631-9988 or review this park Off Road Vehicle information. Hunting and fishing regulations can be found at Florida Fish and Wildfire Conservation Commission . Facilities The Bear Island Unit offers 20 plus miles of backcountry trails. Everglades City is located 30 miles south and provides dining, sight-seeing, and historical sites. Everglades National Park can also be accessed via Everglades City. Nathaniel P. Reed Welcome Center is also located 30 miles to the south. Natural Features The freshwaters of the Big Cypress Swamp, essential to the health of the neighboring Everglades, support the rich marine estuaries along Florida’s southwest coast. Protecting over 720,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big Cypress National Preserve contains a mixture of tropical and temperate plant communities that are home to a diversity of wildlife, including the elusive Florida Panther. Nearby Attractions The Bear Island Unit offers 20 plus miles of backcountry trails. Everglades City is located 30 miles south and provides dining, sight-seeing, and historical sites. Everglades National Park can also be accessed via Everglades City. Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center is also located 30 miles to the south. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (239) 631-9988.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    10 mi
  • fuel station

    Marathon

    18 mi
  • grocery

    Right Choice

    20 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    8.4 mi
  • trailhead

    Fire Prairie Trailhead

    14 mi
  • attraction

    Viewpoint

    8.3 mi
  • recreation site

    Kayak slipway

    13 mi

Contact & access

Reservations & demand

Lead time: Unknown

Not enough historical Recreation.gov reservation samples for this place yet. Historical demand only — not live availability.

Outbound provider links only. Roam Atlas does not book sites or show live availability. Opens Recreation.gov for live dates.

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/11/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.