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Gator Head Campground
Big Cypress National Preserve · Immokalee, FL
Verify with the state park system
State parks set their own rules and reservation systems. Fire bans, road closures, and operating dates change seasonally — check the state park website before traveling.
Official sources & verification
Managed by State Park
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
- Operator website
Listed website for the campground operator.
Managing agency
- Big Cypress National Preserve — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:239-695-1117
- Email:bicy_information@nps.gov
- Address:33100 Tamiami Trail E · Immokalee, FL · 34141
Live availability
via Recreation.govAvailability is a recent snapshot, not a live hold — you always complete the booking on recreation.gov.
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Recreation.gov7 camper reviews on Recreation.gov
Amenities
Cell reception
Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026Some Coverage
Average 1.8 of 4 bars · 4 reports across 1 carrier
Phone calls may occasionally drop; text messages may be delayed. Data service may be unusable. Drop-outs are common and it may be necessary to search for signal. Social media likely unusable.
Verizon
Some Coverage
1.8/4
4 reports
Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in 2:00 PM
Check-out 12:00 PM
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Individual Sites (9)
In this park
Trails at Big Cypress National Preserve
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Gator Head Campground
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Florida hunting page
Nearby Campgrounds
Bear Island
Nobles Primitive Camp - Big Cypress National Preserve - Dispersed
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Ivy Primitive Camp - Backcountry Site on FNST