Pink Jeep Campground
Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida
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As of September 2026, Pink Jeep Campground is a campground in Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida with 9 campsites. Pink Jeep Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Pink Jeep Campground is located at 25.9708° N, 81.0812° W.
- people allowed on each site
- 6
Pink Jeep Campground reservations and next available dates
September 2026
Next Available Dates
9 sites open on Sep 30 at Pink Jeep Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.
As of 30 September 2026, 01:14 UTC.
Stay and booking rules
- Mid-stay changes allowed
Published by Recreation.gov for Pink Jeep Campground, read on September 28, 2026.
Campsites at Pink Jeep Campground
- Standard 9
Amenities
- restrooms
- potable water
Things to do: fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife, offroad.
All sites at Pink Jeep Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
| Site | Type | Sleeps |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard | 6 |
| 2 | Standard | 6 |
| 3 | Standard | 6 |
| 4 | Standard | 6 |
| 5 | Standard | 6 |
| 6 | Standard | 6 |
| 7 | Standard | 6 |
| 8 | Standard | 6 |
| 9 | Standard | 6 |
About Pink Jeep Campground
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.
Rules and notices at Pink Jeep Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Pink Jeep Campground on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
This campground is located in the backcountry and is only accessible by off-road vehicle (with permit), foot, or bicycle.
Backcountry permits are required for all campers. Print your self-issued permit ahead of time.
An off-road vehicle (ORV) permit is required for ORV use. Review ORV requirements on the park Off-Road Vehicle Use page or call the off-road vehicle office at 239-631-9988 if you have additional questions.
No fresh water is available.
Cash payments are not accepted at this campground. Payments must be made online. There is limited to no cell service at the campground, advance reservations are highly recommended.
Property left unattended longer than 24 hours will be impounded, and the campsite forfeited, regardless of whether or not it is reservable or non-reservable.
Be considerate of your fellow campers by observing quiet hours from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. All generators must be off at 10:00 pm
Don’t Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it onsite. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
Do not feed the wildlife, including birds. This is unhealthy for wild animals and invites human confrontations. Food should be stored properly.
Protect YOUR national preserve. Do not destroy, injure, deface, dig, collect or otherwise disturb any national preserve resources, including plants and animals (dead or alive), fossils, rocks, or artifacts. It is a violation of national preserve rules and regulations to possess natural/cultural resources. Metal detectors are not allowed in any unit of the National Park System. Please report any illegal activites to a park ranger.
No trailers are authorized in the backcountry campgrounds.
Any violations of park rules or regulations will cause a revocation of your camping permit and no refund will be given.
No pets are allowed in the backcountry.
Pink Jeep Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Pink Jeep Campground?
Pink Jeep Campground is rated "Very Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.
How do I find last-minute availability at Pink Jeep Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Pink Jeep Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does Pink Jeep Campground have?
Pink Jeep Campground has 9 campsites.
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