The Top 20 Attractions in Big Cypress National Preserve
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Big Cypress National Preserve. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Big Cypress National Preserve is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 12, 2025
Florida Trail Southern Terminus – Oasis Visitor Center
Highlight • Trail
This is the Oasis Ranger Station/Visitors Center and also the southern terminus of the 1,100 mile Florida Trail. The best time to hike it is in January and February when …
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Three Snail Hammock Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Tree Snail Hammock Trail is one of the hidden gems in Big Cypress National Preserve, located along Loop Road, just across from the Everglades Environmental Center. This quarter-mile interpretive …
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Fire Prairie Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Fire Prairie Trail is open to both hikers and bikers, winding through a beautiful wooded area along side a canal and through the grasslands of the Deep Lake Backcountry …
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Gator Hook Trailhead
Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area
This trailhead for Gator Hook Trail, located along the Loop Road roughly 2 miles from Monroe Station, marks the starting point for the five-mile loop to explore the cypress swamp …
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Gator Pool Plattform
Highlight • Viewpoint
This gator pool platform sits near a gator hole, offering an up-close chance to see wildlife, particularly alligators, in their natural habitat at a safe and elevated vantage point in …
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