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Routes to the Swamps

Two major highways run east to west across the Big Cypress Preserve: the Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41) that runs across the southern part of the swamp; and Interstate 75 (Alligator Alley), leading across the northern portion. The Tamiami Trail provides access to most of the preserve's attractions and services, including the main visitor center and roadside parks that offer picnicking and short nature trails, in addition to four car campgrounds located within the preserve boundaries. The Tamiami Trail is the more southerly route across the peninsula, running from Miami to Naples.

Interstate 75 leads from the Fort Lauderdale area and the Atlantic Coast to the Naples area and Fort Myers. Route 839 is a gravel road running north to south through the western side of the preserve. Our favored access route is the Tamiami Trail, not only offering access to the preserve visitor center but to the nearby Shark Valley site in Everglades National Park.

Along the Gulf Coast, Interstate 75 heads north from Fort Myers, leading to Sarasota and Tampa.

To get farther south -- into the coastal Everglades -- take U.S. 41, and then turn south onto Route 92, and drive to Everglades City.

For full information on nearby Everglades
National Park,
Go to the Onroute Destinations pages devoted to
The Everglades.

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Introduction The Calusa Big Cypress National Preserve Florida National Scenic Trail Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve Collier&endash;Seminole State Park Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary How to Get There

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