Hike-in access keeps this primitive camping area limited to those willing to carry their gear into Big Cypress National Preserve Addition. The National Park Service manages Ivy Primitive Camp as a free dispersed camping option, allowing campfires for those who pack in their own wood and supplies.
Backpackers can explore camping spots near Big Cypress National Preserve Addition or consider nearby alternatives like Carpenter Primitive Camp — Big Cypress National Preserve, located 4.6 miles north with similar primitive conditions.
Description
Big Cypress National Preserve consists of 729,000 acres of backcountry with several miles of multi-use trails to explore. Backcountry camping allows you to immerse yourself in the beauty and challenge of the Preserve's wild side. By carrying everything you need to survive on your back or in your off-road vehicle, you can discover a world beyond where the pavement ends.
A Backcountry Camping Permit is required for all backcountry camping. Permits are free and can be filled out online and printed. Additionally, they are located at every backcountry trailhead and can be found at both visitor centers. The permits take only a few minutes to complete.
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Location
Dispersed CampingIvy Primitive Camp — Big Cypress National Preserve is located in Florida
Coordinates
26.126864 N
81.059079 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonNo Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Features
For Campers
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Ivy Primitive Camp — Big Cypress National Preserve needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 45 min from Naples, FL
- 1 hr 7 min from Miami, FL
- 1 hr 21 min from Cape Coral, FL
- 1 hr 25 min from Punta Gorda, FL
