Leila R.
12/9/2020
A must stop if you are in the vicinity and are stopping at either of the Big Cypress Visitor Centers. Ample parking, compost restroom, and the longest boardwalk (just under a mile one way) of any...
Kirby Storter Roadside Park
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48900 Tamiami Trl E
Ochopee, FL 34141
Kirby Storter Roadside Park in Ochopee, FL is a must-visit destination for travelers looking to stretch their legs and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Big Cypress National Preserve. The park features a one-mile round trip boardwalk trail that takes visitors from a sawgrass prairie habitat to a stunning cypress swamp, offering a chance to spot wildlife and capture breathtaking photographs.
Named after Kirby Storter, a member of one of the area's pioneering families, the park pays homage to his contributions as a carpenter and electrician who played a key role in the construction of Highway 41 and other South Florida roads. With shaded picnic areas and convenient amenities, Kirby Storter Roadside Park is the perfect stop for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
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Ariel W.
11/24/2020
Kirby Storter Roadside Park gets you up close and personal to the grandeur of Big Cypress Preserve. The park is named for Kirby Storter, a member of one of the areas pioneering families. He worked...
Naomi S.
9/5/2020
Nice spot to take a break and have some lunch. I was surprise at how active this place is. They have 4 little pavilions with picnic tables. It was very peaceful as we were sitting there. After we...
Andrea U.
3/26/2021
This was our own private Everglades stop, we were here for :30 and didn't see another person or animal. We parked in the lot and followed the boardwalk into the forest passing huge Cyprus trees...
Katrina B.
9/7/2022
Nice walking path. Didn't see any gators or panthers. Plenty of fish, turtles and birds.
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