• 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 »

Where to Stay

There are no hotels, motels, lodges or cabins inside Biscayne National Park. The nearest lodging to the park's Dante Fascell Visitor Center is located in Homestead or Florida City.

There are two campgrounds in the park. They are accessible by boat only. From November to May, visitors may make arrangements with the park's concessioner for transportation to the Elliott Key campground; there is a fee for this service. Visit our camping page for details.

There are no overnight RV sites in the park.

Did You Know?

two green sea turtles

Many sea turtles live in the waters of Biscayne National Park and often nest on the park's few sandy beaches. Park employees monitor nesting beaches each summer to protect new nests from raccoons and other predators. More...