Pink Jeep Campground
Campground · Florida · 9 bookable sites ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Big Cypress National Preserve (National Preserve) · Open Access
- 9
- Bookable sites
- up to 6
- People per site
- 9 ft
- Elevation
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.The facts
- 9 bookable sites
- Up to 6 people per site
Site types
- 9 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Pets allowed — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
9 campsites at Pink Jeep Campground
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | |
| 2 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | |
| 3 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | |
| 4 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | |
| 5 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | |
| 6 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | |
| 7 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | |
| 8 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | |
| 9 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 |
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. Campground will be on the left.
From Miami follow US HWY 41 west 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. Campground will be on the left.
25.97080, -81.08120 · 25°58'14.9"N 81°4'52.3"W
Typical weather
Typically 94°F in Aug, down to 78°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 78 | 81 | 83 | 87 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 92 | 89 | 84 | 80 |
| Low °F | 55 | 57 | 58 | 62 | 66 | 73 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 71 | 64 | 59 |
| Precip in | 1.9 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 3.0 | 5.8 | 10.4 | 9.1 | 9.7 | 8.1 | 5.2 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.2 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 Pink Jeep Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Pink Jeep Campground?
- Yes, Pink Jeep Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Pink Jeep Campground have?
- 9 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Pink Jeep Campground?
- No, pets are not allowed at Pink Jeep Campground.
- Does Pink Jeep Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Pink Jeep Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Pink Jeep Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Phone 239-695-1117
- Email bicy_recreation@nps.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-14.
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