Discover the Tranquility of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve

Getting There

• Car

  From any location in Big Cypress National Preserve, head north on US-41 (Tamiami Trail) towards Fort Myers. Continue for approximately 30 miles until you reach exit 105. Merge onto I-75 N and continue for about 10 miles. Take exit 138 towards Daniels Parkway. At the end of the ramp, turn left onto Daniels Parkway, and continue for about 4 miles. Turn right onto Penzance Blvd, and you will find Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve on your left at 7751 Penzance Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33966.

• Public Transportation

  From Big Cypress National Preserve, the nearest public transportation option is to first reach an area with bus services, which may require a taxi or rideshare service to get to a nearby bus terminal, such as in Naples or Fort Myers. Once in Fort Myers, you can take a LeeTran bus (Route 50) to the nearest stop, and then it’s about a 15-minute walk to Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve at 7751 Penzance Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33966. Be sure to check the LeeTran schedule for bus timings and routes.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  If you prefer not to drive, consider using a taxi or rideshare service (like Uber or Lyft) from any point in Big Cypress National Preserve to Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve. Simply enter the address 7751 Penzance Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33966 into the app. The ride will take approximately 45 minutes to an hour depending on traffic, and costs may vary, typically ranging from $50 to $80.