Parks / Biscayne National Park
Biscayne National Park
National Park · FL
Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here too; from prehistoric tribes to shipwrecks, and pineapple farmers to presidents. For many, the park is a boating, fishing, and diving destination, while others enjoy a warm breeze and peaceful scenery.
Official NPS page →Current Alerts (3)
Camping and Docking at Boca Chita and Elliott Keys
Docking at Boca Chita and Elliott Keys: $25.00 Friday - Monday and Federal Holidays Camping at Boca Chita and Elliott Keys: $35.00 per night. Payments must be made on site using the recreation.gov phone app.
Ride Share Services
Convoy Point grounds, Jetty Trail, kayak launch, and picnic area open at 7 a.m. and close at 5:30 p.m. If you are using a ride share service for transportation to and from the park, ensure ride share services can be onsite before closing time.
Boater Awareness
Please use caution in park waters due to navigational markers that may be missing or moved due to unforeseen circumstances.
Entrance Fees
This park is fee-free.
Campgrounds (2)
Boca Chita Campground
Boca Chita campground is located on an island. The only access is by boat. No services are available. Boca Chita Key features an iconic lighthouse and an open, waterside, grassy camping area with picnic tables and grills. Toilets are available, but there are no sinks, showers or drinking water. The harbor entrance at low tide is approximately four feet deep. Pets, with the exception of service animals as defined by the ADA, are not permitted on the island or boats in the harbor.
Details →Elliott Key Campground
Elliott Key campground is located on an island. The only access is by boat. Elliott Key features waterside and partially forested camping areas, picnic tables, and grills. Restrooms with sinks and cold water showers are available. A mile-long loop hiking trail starts near the campground. Another walking trail, the infamous "Spite Highway" runs approximately six miles down the center of the island. At low tide, the depth of the entrance to the marina is approximately 2 1/2 feet.
Details →Upcoming Events
Fishing Clinic
Sep 5, 2026 · Fishing Bridge 9700 SW 328th St Sir Lancelot Jones Way Homestead, FL 33033
Ranger's Choice 3p
Sep 7, 2026 · 9700 SW 328th St Sir Lancelot Jones Way Homestead. FL 33033
Ranger's Choice 3p
Sep 13, 2026 · 9700 SW 328th St Sir Lancelot Jones Way Homestead. FL 33033
Ranger's Choice 3p
Sep 15, 2026 · 9700 SW 328th St Sir Lancelot Jones Way Homestead. FL 33033
Park After Dark - Art Reception
Sep 19, 2026 · 9700 SW 328th Street Sir Lancelot Jones Way Homestead, FL 33033
Things to Do
Become a Biscayne Junior Ranger
Join Diego the dolphin, Peter the panther and Aleesha the alligator in exploring three South Florida parks (Big Cypress National Preserve, and Biscayne and Everglades National Park). Pick up a booklet at the park visitor center and complete the required activities to earn a badge. Complete the entire book and earn three badges plus an exclusive South Florida junior ranger patch!
Birding at Boca Chita
Along with incredible array of marine life, Biscayne National Park is also home to significant populations of birds including protected species. Natural habitats for migratory stopover, feeding, and nesting make the park a wonderful place to watch and enjoy birds particularly in the winter months.
Birding at Convoy Point
Along with incredible array of marine life, Biscayne National Park is also home to significant populations of birds including protected species. Natural habitats for migratory stopover, feeding, and nesting make the park a wonderful place to watch and enjoy birds particularly in the winter months.
Birding at Elliott Key
Along with incredible array of marine life, Biscayne National Park is also home to significant populations of birds including protected species. Natural habitats for migratory stopover, feeding, and nesting make the park a wonderful place to watch and enjoy birds particularly in the winter months.
Fishing in Biscayne National Park
Biscayne National Park preserves unique marine habitat and nursery environments that sustain diverse native fishery resources and support world-class fishing for spiny lobster, snapper, grouper, tarpon and bonefish.
Visitor Centers
- Dante Fascell Visitor Center
Source: National Park Service.