Biscayne National Park Custom Search Turquoise waters, emerald islands and fish-bejeweled reefs make Biscayne National Park a paradise for wildlife-watching, snorkeling, diving, boating, fishing and other activities. Within the park boundaries are the longest stretch of mangrove forest left on Florida's east coast, the clear shallow waters of Biscayne Bay, over 40 of the northernmost Florida Keys, and a spectacular living coral reef. Superimposed on all of this natural beauty is evidence of 10,000 years of human history, including stories of native peoples, shipwrecks, pirates, pioneers, and Presidents.   CONTACTS Email - BISC_Information@nps.gov Fax- 305-230-1190 Write to 9700 SW 328 Street Homestead, FL 33033-5634 Phone Headquarters - 305-230-1144 Visitor Information - 305-230-7275 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons The water portion of Biscayne National Park is open 24 hours a day. Convoy Point is open daily (except December 25) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Dante Fascell Visitor Center is open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Getting There PLANE - Closest major airport is Miami International, approximately 35 miles from the park. CAR - Convoy Point (park headquarters and the Dante Fascell Visitor Center) is located nine miles east of Homestead, Florida, on SW 328 Street. Please use the link above for detailed driving directions. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - None. Weather & Climate Summers are warm, with light breezes and frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are mild and dry, but windy. Accessibility Ramps, elevators and boardwalks make Convoy Point and the Dante Fascell Visitor Center fully accessible to those with mobility challenges. Audiovisual programs are closed-captioned and available in both English and Spanish. Translations of the Park's brochure are available in Spanish, French, German and Japanese. On the islands, restrooms are accessible, but some of the buildings are not. Concessioner operated boat trips are accessible with assistance. Concessioner-operated boat trips are accessible with assistance Getting Around Biscayne National Park is 95% water, so seeing anything beyond the visitor center area requires a boat. The park's concessioner offers several options. CAMPING Boca Chita Key Campground Open All Year Open, waterside, grassy camping area with picnic tables and grills. Toilets are available on the island, but there are no sinks, showers or drinking water. ACCESSIBLE BY BOAT ONLY. To arrange for transportation to the island with the park's concessioner, call 305-230-1100. Paying fees is the responsibility of the camper. Any vessel in the harbor after 6:00 p.m. is considered an overnight stay, and fees must be paid at the kiosk near the harbor. For More Information on this campground please call 305-230-7275 Elliott Key Campground Open All Year Waterside and forested camping areas on a 7-mile long island. Picnic tables and grills are available. Restrooms with sinks and cold water showers are available. Drinking water is available on the island, but bring some of your own as a precaution should the system go down. Two trails tunnel through the island's tropical hardwood hammock. One trail runs the entire 7-mile of the island (14 miles roundtrip), and another loops for approximately one mile near the harbor. ACCESSIBLE BY BOAT ONLY. To arrange for transportation to the island with the park's concessioner, call 305-230-1100. Paying fees is the responsibility of the camper. Any vessel in the harbor after 6:00 p.m. is considered an overnight stay, and fees must be paid at the kiosk near the harbor. For More Information on this campground please call 305-230-7275 FACILITIES DANTE FASCELL VISITOR CENTER Open All Year 8:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m. Phone - 305-230-7275 Location - Nine miles east of Homestead, Florida on SW 328 Street. Closures - Closed Christmas Day. Special Programs - Ranger-guided boat tours daily at 10:00 a.m., weather permitting (fee charged). Ranger's Choice program offered Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 2:30 p.m.. Additional special programs offered throughout the year; visit www.nps.gov/bisc/calendar.htm for details. Exhibits - Permanent display takes visitors through the park's four ecosystems (mangrove forest, bay, keys and coral reef) using dioramas, audio and video. Available Facilities - Visitor information, films, interpretive programs, bookstore, picnic area, short walking trail, restrooms, first aid, gift shop.   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Biscayne National Park.   Campgrounds Near Biscayne National Park: Four Seasons RV Park, Homestead, 2 miles away Aquarius Mobile Home Park, Homestead, 3 miles away Southern Comfort RV Resort, Homestead, 4 miles away Florida City Campsite and RV Park, Homestead, 5 miles away Goldcoaster RV Resort, Homestead, 5 miles away Gold Coaster, Homestead, 5 miles away Miami Everglades Campground, Miami, 6 miles away   Marinas Near Biscayne National Park: South Dade Marina, Homestead , 4 miles away Homestead Bayfront Park, Homestead , 6 miles away Herbert Hoover Marina, Homestead , 8 miles away Black Point Marina, Homestead , 8 miles away Mar Marina, Miami , 14 miles away   Hotels Near Biscayne National Park: Hampton Inn & Suites MiamiSouth/ Homestead, Homestead , 1 miles away Value Place Homestead, Homestead , 1 miles away Courtyard Miami Homestead, Homestead , 1 miles away Deluxe Inn Motel, Homestead , 1 miles away Floridian Hotel Of Homestead, Homestead , 2 miles away Days Inn Homestead, Homestead , 3 miles away Budget Host Inn Florida City, Florida City , 3 miles away   Trails Near Biscayne National Park: Pinelands Trail, Miami-Dade County , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near Biscayne National Park: Everglades National Park, Homestead - FL , 5 miles away Big Cypress National Preserve, Ochopee - FL , 27 miles away John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Florida , 17 miles away The Barnacle Historic State Site, Florida , 20 miles away Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, Florida , 22 miles away Oleta River State Recreation Area, Florida , 33 miles away   Golf Courses Near Biscayne National Park: Keys Gate Golf Club, Homestead , 3 miles away Redland Golf And Country Club, Homestead , 5 miles away Palmetto Golf Course, Palmetto Bay , 11 miles away Briar Bay Golf Course, Miami , 11 miles away Calusa Country Club, Miami , 12 miles away