Pink Jeep Campground
Pink Jeep Campground is a primitive campground located in the backcountry within the Bear Island Unit of Big Cypress National Preserve. 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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 9 |
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Dark sky | Inside Big Cypress National Preserve, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Naples follow US HWY 41 east to Turner River Road. Follow Turner River Road approximately 20 miles and turn right towards Bear Island Campground. Take the next left to Perochi Grade (ORV Permit and gate code needed to access this area). Follow Perocchi Grade for approximately 3 miles and make a left onto Bear Island Grade.
| Nearest town | Ochopee, Florida |
| Coordinates | 25.9708° N, 81.0812° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedSet Cpi 6 Rx 1015
22 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 10 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Bass Pro Shops ↗ | 45.2 mi |
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Worth a stop
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.
- 8.4 miOasis Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
- 8.4 miOasis Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Monroe StationBuilding · Ochopee · 7.5 mi
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.
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. Hunting and fishing regulations can be found at Florida Fish and Wildfire Conservation Commission.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Pink Jeep Campground?
Sites at Pink Jeep Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Pink Jeep Campground?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Pink Jeep Campground have?
9 sites, including 9 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Pink Jeep Campground?
Pink Jeep Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Pink Jeep Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Is Pink Jeep Campground good for stargazing?
Yes. Pink Jeep Campground sits inside Big Cypress National Preserve, a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Source: DarkSky International
What is there to do at Pink Jeep Campground?
Pink Jeep Campground offers visitors a wonderful opportunity to camp at a designated campground in the Big Cypress backcountry. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Pink Jeep Campground?
Ochopee, Florida. The Bear Island Unit offers 20 plus miles of backcountry trails.
Source: Getting there
What if Pink Jeep Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Monument Lake Campground (7.6 mi), Midway Campground (10.1 mi), and Burns Lake Campground (10.5 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Pink Jeep Campground in?
Pink Jeep Campground is a Big Cypress National Preserve campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Big Cypress National Preserve