US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National park in Collier County, Florida.
| Managed by | National Park Service (Big Cypress National Preserve) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 9 |
| Site types | 9 standard, no electric |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Fees | <p>Fees are $10 per site all reservations must be made on Rec.gov</p> |
| Phone | (239) 695-1117 |
| Address | Turner River Road, Ochopee, FL, 34141 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
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Gator Head Campground is a primitive campground located 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. All ORVs must have a valid ORV permit . All campers must also carry a Backcountry permit . Cell phone service is limited and it is highly encouraged that reservations be made in advance. Recreation 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.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Gator Head Campground is in Collier County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.