Biscayne National Park
172,971
Acres
571,000/year
Annual Visitors
Free
Entry Fee
December through April
Best Time to Visit
National Park Service
National Park
Designated a national park on June 28, 1980, Biscayne covers 173,000 acres just south of Miami, 95 percent of it underwater. The park preserves the northernmost living coral reefs in the continental United States, along with a chain of undeveloped barrier islands, mangrove shoreline, and Biscayne Bay.
What Biscayne Is Known For
Coral reef snorkeling and diving
Mangrove shoreline
Maritime heritage and shipwrecks
Undeveloped barrier islands
Top Activities
Snorkeling
Scuba diving
Kayaking
Boating
Wildlife watching
Fishing
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