Backcountry primitive site
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 9
- Nightly
- $10
Pink Jeep 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; 2026 rate season listed Jan 1-Dec 31.
Pick your exact site online
Source: Recreation.gov
Book online
Through Recreation.gov
Nine primitive backcountry campsites in the Bear Island Unit of Big Cypress National Preserve, for tents and pickup campers only, reached only by permitted off-road vehicle, on foot or by bicycle. No RVs, trailers, pets or water; $10 a night in 2026, reserved on Recreation.gov.
What stands out
- Backcountry camp reached only by permitted ORV, foot or bike
- Tents and pickup campers only, no RVs or trailers
- No water, no pets
- $10 a night, reservation and backcountry permit required
Sites
What this place offers
- Hiking trails
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
Pets
- No pets
- No pets allowed in the backcountry.
Arrival
- Not stated; 2026 rate season listed Jan 1-Dec 31.
Cancellation: Permit revoked with no refund for rule violations.
Included in the rate: Max 6 people per site.
Other fees: No preserve entrance fee. Backcountry permit required; ORV permit required to drive in. Equipment left at the site is charged the daily camping fee.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- Gate combination is only given with a valid ORV permit at the permitting office (239-631-9988).
Long-term and snowbird stays
- Max 10 days Jan 1-Apr 30 and 14 days May 1-Dec 31; backcountry max 30 days a year.
Rig rules
- No trailers or RVs allowed in the backcountry; pickup campers and tents only.
Rules
- Property left unattended over 24 hours is impounded and the site forfeited.
- Food must be stored in a closed vehicle or the bear-resistant lockers.
- Gear left at Pink Jeep is charged the daily camping fee for each day it occupies the site.
Amenities and services
- No fresh water available.
Activities and nearby
- Bear Island Unit has 21 miles of designated primary ORV trails; secondary trails closed pending environmental review.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
33100 Tamiami Trail East , Ochopee , FL, 34141
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- recreation.gov Description, access, permits, notices, directions, amenities, sites, rates
- nps.gov Camping rules, stay limits, backcountry rules
- nps.gov Bear Island Unit ORV trails
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
More places nearby
Is this your park?
Fix anything that's wrong, add photos or keep your rates current. It's free, and every park gets the same placement rules. If you'd rather not be listed, we'll take it down.