Biscayne National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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Mooring Buoy & Marker Plan

Due to unexpected interest in the park's Mooring Buoy & Marker Plan, Superintendent Mark Lewis has announced that a second draft will be released for public comment before the plan is finalized.
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A Watery Wonderland

Within sight of downtown Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Here too is evidence of 10,000 years of human history, from pirates and shipwrecks to pineapple farmers and presidents. Outdoors enthusiasts can boat, snorkel, camp, watch wildlife…or simply relax in a rocking chair gazing out over the bay.

Israel Lafayaette Jones as a young man dressed in a suit leaning against a tree.

Hey Teachers!

Bring nature and history to life for your students with one of the many opportunities available from the park's education crew. Programs range from short classroom visits to full-day in-park experiences, to 3-day/2-night camping expeditions. New this year: A Picnic at Porgy Key: The Travelling Trunk.

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		Things to Do Snorkeling, diving, boating, fishing, camping, picnicking and superb opportunities for wildlife watching are just a few of the many activities here. From late December to May, special activities like Family Fun Fest, guided canoe tours, and year-round fishing seminars and other programs can enhance your understanding and appreciation for the largest marine park in the National Park System. more...

Park Ecosystems

Biscayne National Park protects four primary ecosystems: the long stretch of mangrove forest along the mainland shoreline, the shallow southern portion of Biscayne Bay, the northernmost Florida Keys and a portion of the world's third-longest living coral reef.

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Park History

Although Biscayne National Park was established primarily for its natural features, the exploits of humans over ten centuries light the fires of imagination, with many stories just now being uncovered. Discover some of the people, places and stories that help make the park such a special place.

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Biscayne National Park
9700 SW 328 Street
Homestead, FL 33033

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Phone

Visitor Information
(305) 230-7275

Administrative Offices
(305) 230-1144

Fax

(305) 230-1190

Climate

Summers are generally warm, with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are typically mild and dry, but windy. Weather conditions can change rapidly, so be prepared with rainwear at any time of year.