• 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 »

Things To Do

Participants at Family Fun Fest create masks.

Winter island excursions, summer snorkeling adventures, canoe trips, Ranger talks, Family Fun Fest, underwater videos, displays and art exhibits... Biscayne National Park offers a variety of ways to help you get to know and enjoy the natural and cultural wonders of your national park.

  • Birding in Biscayne Birding in Biscayne

    Make the most of your birdwatching in Biscayne with a few expert tips! Read More

  • Art Exhibits Art Exhibits

    Learn about the latest exhibit in the Visitor Center Gallery Read More

  • Fisheries Awareness Class Fisheries Awareness Class

    Learn more about Biscayne's FREE educational fishing clinic! Read More

Did You Know?

sea squirts on a mangrove root

Tunicates, or sea squirts, live on the roots of the red mangrove tree. These simple animals survive by filtering plankton out of seawater, and hold promise as the source of potent drugs used to fight tumors. Watch for them when snorkeling along Biscayne National Park's mangrove-fringed shoreline.