Pink Jeep Campground
Big Cypress National Preserve — hiking
Location: Ochopee , FL, FL
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Season: May through October
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 .
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
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Primitive backcountry camping in Big Cypress National Preserve with excellent opportunities for hiking, biking, and off-road vehicle trails. Reviewers praise the isolation, wildlife viewing, and chance to explore the Everglades with minimal development.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, Burmese pythons, alligators, and venomous snakes (Agkistrodon conanti) present in area. Barred owls, wood storks, and Everglade snail kites also documented.
Insider tips for Pink Jeep Campground: Obtain ORV permit at permitting office (239-631-9988) to access gate combo and campground Carry both ORV permit and Backcountry permit before arriving Plan for limited cell phone service; make reservations in advance Access via Turner River Road from US HWY 41 east of Naples, approximately 20 miles to Bear Island area
Skip Pink Jeep Campground if: You need hookups or electrical service. You cannot obtain ORV permit or prefer car-accessible camping. You are uncomfortable with large predators (mountain lions, alligators) in camp. You require reliable cell phone service.
Best time to visit Pink Jeep Campground: May-October — Official seasonal operations window.
Nearby campgrounds: Monument Lake Campground (Ochopee, FL), Midway Campground (Fl) (Ochopee, FL), Burns Lake Campground (Ochopee, FL), Mitchell Landing Campground (Ochopee, FL).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pink Jeep Campground
Cell signal at Pink Jeep Campground (Ochopee , FL): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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 .
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryObtain ORV permit at permitting office (239-631-9988) to access gate combo and campground
Carry both ORV permit and Backcountry permit before arriving
Plan for limited cell phone service; make reservations in advance
Access via Turner River Road from US HWY 41 east of Naples, approximately 20 miles to Bear Island area
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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. 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
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Big Cypress National Preserve fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Big Cypress National Preserve before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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