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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.
Elliott Key is the largest island in the park. It was once a thriving community of pioneers engaged in pineapple farming, sponging, wrecking and other pursuits. Today the island offers camping, picnicking, wildlife watching and a hiking trail.
Park wonders attract South Florida residents as well as visitors from around the world. Recreational opportunities include fishing, boating, diving, snorkeling, paddling, hiking, camping, wildlife watching, cultural exploration, and the opportunity to experience the northernmost Florida Keys.
Guided Tours. Park snorkeling adventure at Anniversary Reef. The Biscayne National Park Institute provides eco-adventures including snorkeling at a shipwreck on the Maritime Heritage Trail and colorful coral reefs full of life, cruises to Boca Chita Key and lighthouse, sailing on beautiful Biscayne Bay, exploring the seldom seen wonders of ...
Camping in Biscayne National Park. There are two campgrounds in the park. Both are located on islands, Elliott Key and Boca Chita Key. The only access to these islands is by boat. No services are available on the islands. Boca Chita Key is the park's most popular island.
An official form of the United States government. Provided by Touchpoints. Contact Info. Mailing Address: 9700 SW 328th Street. Sir Lancelot Jones Way. Homestead, FL 33033. Phone: 305 230-1144.
Mooring Buoys in the Park. The park maintains for public use several mooring buoys throughout the park. Mooring buoys help preserve the fragile coral reef ecosystem by preventing anchors, ropes and chains from striking and damaging coral. They also provide a convenient way to secure boats.
History & Culture. The lighthouse built on Boca Chita Key by Mark Honeywell in the late 1930s. A Tequesta man free-dives for conch from a dugout canoe, a Bahamian woman watches the sunset across a tidal creek, a ship grinds against a knife-edged reef while the wind howls, and wealthy industrialists gather under a shady palm to toss horseshoes ...
Explore 173,000 acres of aquamarine waters, emerald islands and vibrant coral reefs. Encounter the scenery, wildlife, history and other amazing resources of the park at the following locations: Boca Chita Key – the most visited island in the park.
Biscayne National Park is located at 9700 SW 328th Street, Sir Lancelot Jones Way, Homestead, FL 33033. The Dante Fascell Visitor Center may be reached from the Florida Turnpike or from US Highway 1.