Pepper Ranch Preserve

10/03/2026

The event is almost sold out! If you’re looking to still get a ticket for the Pepper Ranch Preserve Sunflower Viewing Event, use the link below 🌻

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Visit the Pepper Ranch Preserve in Immokalee, FL to experience the annual bloom event of native Southeastern sunflowers.

09/24/2026

01/16/2026

Pepper Ranch Preserve will be closed this weekend, January 17th-18th, 2026 for a seasonal hunt. 🌿 Normal hours will resume next weekend.

To learn more about the hunt program at Pepper Ranch Preserve visit: https://www.collier.gov/Resident-Resources/Conservation-Collier/Pepper-Ranch-Preserve-Hunt-Program

11/20/2025

Pepper Ranch Preserve will be closed this weekend, November 22-23, 2025 for a seasonal hog hunt. Normal hours will resume next weekend. 🌿🐗To learn more about the hunt program at Pepper Ranch Preserve visit: https://www.collier.gov/Resident-Resources/Conservation-Collier/Pepper-Ranch-Preserve-Hunt-Program

11/14/2025

It’s perfect camping weather⛺️🌿 Make sure to reserve your campsite at the beautiful Pepper Ranch Preserve soon! Campsites are available on Friday and Saturday nights. Individual and group sites are available. This preserve is located north of Lake Trafford in Immokalee and offers miles of hiking trails, a lake overlook, and wildlife viewing opportunities. We offer 10 primitive tent sites (pop-ups and teardrops are allowed/no hook-up). Reserve your site through the link here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/collierparks/reservation/landing/search?locale=en-US&keyword=pepper%20ranch&resourceType=0&equipmentQty=0

11/01/2025

Pepper Ranch Preserve is now open! 🐄
The preserve is open to the public November-June on all Fridays and on non-hunt Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30 A.M.- 4:00 P.M. Some trails are still wet and muddy - trail mowing will occur once water levels are down💧

Obtain a free daily use permit from the visitor’s center. The preserve offers a scenic wildlife drive, Lake Trafford overlook, historic visitor center, native pollinator garden, picnic pavilions, tent campsites with hot showers, primitive group campsite, and 12+ miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails.

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10/28/2025

Pepper Ranch Preserve opens on November 1st!✨

The preserve is open to the public November–June on all Fridays and on non-hunt Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30am-4:00pm. You are welcome to hike, picnic, bird-watch, and take a scenic drive through the preserve after obtaining a free daily use permit from the visitor’s center. Camping is available November–April on Friday and Saturday nights with reservation. 🦋🏕️

As Conservation Collier’s largest preserve, Pepper Ranch spans 2700 acres of native Florida landscapes. From open pastures and oak hammocks to freshwater marshes and cypress sloughs, each trail offers a glimpse into the natural biodiversity of Collier County. Keep an eye out for White-tailed deer, Osceola Turkey, Sandhill cranes, and even the occasional panther track!

09/05/2025

🌻 Join us for our annual viewing of native Southeastern Sunflowers at Pepper Ranch Preserve! 🌻

Registration opens Monday, September 22nd at 9 am. Conservation Collier is excited to offer you a sneak peek into the beauty of Pepper Ranch Preserve, which opens in November. These Southeastern Sunflowers (Helianthus agrestis) are not just beautiful; they play an important role in our ecosystem, providing essential food and habitat for pollinators and supporting local wildlife. 🐝🦌🐛
Registration required on the following days: Wednesday 10/8 (sunset viewing only), Friday 10/10, Saturday 10/11 and Sunday 10/12. *1 ticket per vehicle* No registration required on self-guided viewing days! More info will be included on the Eventbrite page once registration goes live.

✨ Scan the QR code on the poster or visit pepperranchsunflowers.eventbrite.com to register starting 9/22!