Florida Est. 1980

Biscayne National Park

Ocean Island

172,971 Acres

571,000/year Annual Visitors

Free Entry Fee

December through April Best Time to Visit

Information: Camping and Docking at Boca Chita and Elliott Keys +2 more

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.

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15 Amazing Facts About Biscayne National Park

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When to Visit Biscayne

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Campgrounds in Biscayne

Boca Chita Campground

$35/night

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...

60 sites Reservable There are two campgrounds in Biscayne National Park. Both are located on...

Elliott Key Campground

$35/night

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,...

20 sites First-come, first-served Campgrounds Open 24 hours a Day