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Biscayne National Park
Plan Your Visit
 
Ranger Carlos assists visitors at the Dante fascell Visitor Center.
Photo by Gary Bremen
To avoid potential disappointment, plan your activities before arriving.
 

Unlike many units of the National Park system that can be fully experienced in a car or on foot, Biscayne National Park requires some planning to make the most of a visit. With 95% of its 172,000 acres covered by water, going out on a boat is the best way to really experience the park, and will require at least half a day. The park's concessioner offers a variety of boat trips to the park's reefs and islands.

If you only have a short while, or cannot go out on a boat, the Convoy Point area offers a variety of land-based and indoor opportunities to get to know the park.

Check the park's Schedule of Events for other opportunities.

Young girl carefully holds a hermit crab in her hands.
Plan a Field Trip
Learn about ranger-led and self-guided opportunities.
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Sailboats rafted together off Elliott Key
Columbus Day Weekend
Information on enjoying a safe weekend in your national park.
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Windsurfer on Biscayne Bay  

Did You Know?
Convoy Point (home of Biscayne National Park's Dante Fascell Visitor Center) is considered one of South Florida's best windsurfing locations.

Last Updated: September 22, 2006 at 15:01 EST