• Purple, yellow, gold and orange sponges and soft corals wave against a turquioise sea.

    Biscayne

    National Park Florida

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  • Elliott Key Harbor and Campground Closed

    Winds, surge and tides associated with Hurricane Sandy caused considerable damage to docks & boardwalk at Elliott Key. The harbor and campground are closed until further notice. University Dock remains open for day use only. More »

Other Resources

The following links will help you find information about the resources found within Biscayne National Park:

Biscayne Expedition: Camping Guide - pages 32-58 give a general introduction to Biscayne National Park's natural and cultural history.
Nature and Science - links to this website's pages and will provide a general review of mangroves, Biscayne Bay and the coral reef.
Reef Relief
Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Project
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

Did You Know?

The Sweeting Family

For 50 years, four generations of the Sweeting family thrived on Biscayne National Park's Elliott Key. Here they raised pineapples, salvaged wrecked ships, went to school, worshipped and played at the northern end of Florida's Keys.