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Big Cypress Preserve - Mitchell's Landing Airboat Access Point (Restricted Use - See Comments)

Big Cypress National Preserve Zone 4 · Ochopee, Monroe County

Big Cypress Preserve - Mitchell's Landing Airboat Access Point (Restricted Use - See Comments) is a free concrete public boat launch on Big Cypress National Preserve Zone 4 in Ochopee, Florida, with 6 trailer parking spaces. It is managed by United States National Park Service.

Launch
Airboat ramp
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
6 spaces
Restroom
Composting Toilet
Dock
No
Hours
Open 24 hours
Nearest town
31 mi from The Hammocks

Managed by United States National Park Service · 239-695-1117 · Website

Directions: From Naples follow US HWY 41 to Loop Road, Mile marker 40. The east entrance to Loop Road will offer easier access to larger vehicles. Follow Loop Road approximately seven miles and turn left into the campground. From Miami follow US HWY 41 to Loop Road, Mile marker 40. The east entrance to Loop Road will offer easier access to larger vehicles. Follow Loop Road approximately seven miles and turn l

Address: Loop Road (County Road 94) OCHOPEE 34141

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Fish in Big Cypress National Preserve Zone 4

Also recorded:

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Largemouth Bass17 lb 4 oz1986
Florida Gar9 lb 7 oz2001Lake Lawne
Bluegill2 lb 15 oz1989Crystal Lake
Warmouth2 lb 7 oz1985Yellow River
Spotted Sunfish13 oz1984Suwannee River

From official Florida record lists: source

Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.

Before you launch in Florida

Florida boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

Links go to official Florida agency pages.

All 2 ramps on Big Cypress National Preserve Zone 4 · All ramps in Monroe County

New to launching? Read how to launch a boat and ramp etiquette.

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Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and OpenStreetMap.