• 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 »

Getting Ready for 2016

The National Park Service turns 100 on August 25, 2016. To us, it's not about cakes and candles — it's about being an organization ready to take on the challenges of our second century. Our blueprint to get there — A Call to Action — outlines the innovative work we want to accomplish. Biscayne National Park is a big part of this effort. Take a look at what we're doing locally and get involved!

 

  • Hands-on History at Biscayne National Park's Family Fun Fest

    Children wearing Lancelot Jones-style fishing hats use simple poles to learn about being a fishing guide.

    When most people think about Biscayne National Park, they picture the coral reef. Recently, however, visitors have been excitedly coming out to experience the park’s rich and diverse cultural resources through popular programs such as Family Fun Fest. The fact that these cultural resources are encased within magnificent natural resources, makes them attractive to all audiences. Read more

Did You Know?

Dante Fascell Visitor Center

Biscayne National Park's Dante Fascell Visitor Center's architecture is based on the old "House of Refuge" on Miami Beach, a place for shipwreck survivors to take shelter.