Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center
Facility · Florida ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Big Cypress National Preserve (National Preserve) · Open Access
- 4 ft
- Elevation
Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center is a facility that was designed with energy conservation in mind, making maximum use of renewable resources.
The visitor center offers indoor and outdoor exhibits related to the history of the Big Cypress Swamp, as well as printed materials and an introductory film to the Preserve, its resources and recreational opportunities. The auditorium is available to reserve.
Getting there
From Naples: Heading east on US41, just a few miles east of SR29. Heading south on I-75, exit SR-29 south (toll), then turn left to head east on US41, OR exit onto N Collier Blvd (toll free) heading south, then turn left onto US41.
From Miami: Head west on US41. The Welcome Center is on the left shortly after MM 74.
25.90081, -81.32593 · 25°54'2.9"N 81°19'33.3"W
Typical weather
Typically 93°F in Aug, down to 77°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 77 | 81 | 83 | 87 | 90 | 91 | 93 | 93 | 91 | 87 | 83 | 80 |
| Low °F | 53 | 56 | 57 | 62 | 66 | 72 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 70 | 62 | 57 |
| Precip in | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 3.7 | 11.7 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 9.1 | 3.8 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center?
- No. Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (239) 695-1168
- Email bicy_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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