• Purple, yellow, gold and orange sponges and soft corals wave against a turquioise sea.

    Biscayne

    National Park Florida

There are park alerts in effect.
hide Alerts »

  • 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 Know Before You Come

While there is a lot to be said for carefree, unplanned exploration in some National Parks, Biscayne National Park is different. The fact that most of the park is covered by water means that many visitors will have transportation and logistical issues to deal with. Visitors with their own boats can easily get themselves into costly and dangerous situations without adequate planning.

We encourage you to explore this website thoroughly to learn about the best times of year for the activities you are most interested in. Doing so will help you avoid common disappointments such as those experienced by those who want to snorkel in January or camp in July.

Did You Know?

Kids discover small wonders with a park ranger.

For over 30 years, Biscayne National Park has been providing 3-day, 2-night residential camping programs for school groups on one of the park's islands. All equipment and boat transportation are provided free of charge. More...