Standard nonelectric backcountry site
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 9
- Nightly
- $10
Gator Head Campground
National forest / federal in Ochopee, Collier County, Florida
USDA NAIP via USGS National forest / federal with 9 sites
Ochopee, Collier County, Florida
From the park's website, Oct 2026
Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.
9 sites
Seasonal
Not stated; Recreation.gov fee seasons run Aug 15 - Jun 1.
Pick your exact site online
Source: Official website
Book online
Through Recreation.gov
Nine-site primitive backcountry campground in the Bear Island Unit of Big Cypress National Preserve, reached only by permitted off-road vehicle, foot or bicycle. RVs and trailers are not allowed (pickup campers and tents only), there is no water, and sites are $10 a night on Recreation.gov.
What stands out
- Backcountry campground in Big Cypress National Preserve, 9 sites
- No RVs or trailers: pickup campers and tents only
- Access only by permitted off-road vehicle (gate combo), foot or bicycle
- $10 a night; vault toilets, no water
- No pets allowed
Sites
What this place offers
- Hiking trails
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
Pets
- No pets
- No pets are allowed in the backcountry.
Arrival
- Check-in: 2:00 PM
- Check-out: 12:00 PM
- Not stated; Recreation.gov fee seasons run Aug 15 - Jun 1.
Included in the rate: Preserve rule: max 6 people per site.
Other fees: No cash; pay online on Recreation.gov. Daily camping fee charged for each day gear is left at the site. ORV permit $100 per vehicle per year.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- About 20 miles up Turner River Road to a check station; a gate combo is given only to holders of a valid ORV permit at the permit office (239-631-9988).
Rig rules
- No trailers or RVs allowed; pickup camper and tent camping only.
Rules
- Backcountry permit required for all campers; print the self-issued permit ahead of time.
- Backcountry camping limited to 30 days total per year.
- Quiet hours 10 pm-6 am; generators off at 10 pm.
Amenities and services
- No fresh water available.
Activities and nearby
- Bear Island Unit has 20+ miles of backcountry trails; Everglades City about 30 miles south.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
Turner River Road, Ochopee, FL, 34141
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- recreation.gov Overview, access, gate combo, 9 sites, no RVs/trailers, fee, notices, directions, contacts
- home.nps.gov Reservations required, backcountry rules, stay limits, gear fee
- nps.gov ORV permit fee
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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