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Biscayne National ParkThe fabulous Ranger Anna leads a hike on Elliott Key.
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Biscayne National Park
Operating Hours & Seasons

The water portion of Biscayne National Park is open 24 hours a day. Adams Key (accessible only by boat) is a day use area only.

Convoy Point, location of the park's headquarters and visitor center, is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Dante Fascell Visitor Center is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Pioneer home on Elliott Key  

Did You Know?
Elliott Key and other islands in Biscayne National Park were settled under the Homestead Act of 1862. This law gave free land to settlers willing to live on and farm a piece of land for five years. The main crops planted here were pineapples and key limes.

Last Updated: December 17, 2007 at 10:18 EST