What is there to do at Biscayne National Park?

Popular activities include Birdwatching, Boat Tour, Boat Tour, Boating, Bookstore and Park Store, Camping.

Which national parks are within a day's drive of Biscayne National Park?

Within about a day's drive you can reach Everglades National Park (1 h 21 min), Big Cypress National Preserve (4 h 12 min), De Soto National Memorial (4 h 46 min), Fort Matanzas National Monument (5 h 40 min), Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (5 h 49 min), Canaveral National Seashore (6 h 15 min).

Coral reef with two snorkelers diving below the surface

NATIONAL PARK

Biscayne National Park

Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs.

Photo: NPS image by Shaun Wolfe / NPS

state

things to do

parks within a day

OVERVIEW

About Biscayne National Park

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.

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

Pair it with another park

6 in range

A sunset creates a silhouette of a cypress tree with needle-like leaves that is shaped like an 'N'.

Biscayne National Park◆◆this park

National Park · Florida

Everglades National Park

Biscayne National Park◆◆this park

National Preserve · Florida

Big Cypress National Preserve

Biscayne National Park◆◆this park

National Memorial · Florida

De Soto National Memorial

Biscayne National Park◆◆this park

National Monument · Florida

Fort Matanzas National Monument

Biscayne National Park◆◆this park

National Monument · Florida

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Biscayne National Park◆◆this park

National Seashore · Florida

Canaveral National Seashore

Driving times from Biscayne National Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

WHEN TO GO

Hours

Convoy Point Grounds

Mon: 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Tue: 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Wed: 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Thu: 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Fri: 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Sat: 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Sun: 7:00AM - 5:30PM

Dante Fascell Visitor Center

Mon: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tue: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wed: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Park Waters

Mon: All Day
Tue: All Day
Wed: All Day
Thu: All Day
Fri: All Day
Sat: All Day
Sun: All Day

THINGS TO DO

Activities

BirdwatchingBoat TourBoat TourBoatingBookstore and Park StoreCampingCanoeingFishingGift Shop and SouvenirsGuided ToursJunior Ranger ProgramKayakingMotorized BoatingMuseum ExhibitsPaddlingPark FilmSCUBA DivingSailingSaltwater SwimmingShoppingSnorkelingStand Up PaddleboardingSwimmingWildlife Watching

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

The park is situated in a subtropical climate, which ensures sunshine year-round. Winters are normally dry and mild, with occasional fronts bringing wind and little rain. Summer brings hot and humid weather with scattered thunderstorms in the afternoons. The average temperature in January is 68 degrees Fahrenheit and 82 in July. The average rainfall for the area is 2.17 inches in January and 3.95 inches in July. June to November is hurricane season.

Directions →Official NPS page →

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do at Biscayne National Park?: Popular activities include Birdwatching, Boat Tour, Boat Tour, Boating, Bookstore and Park Store, Camping.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of Biscayne National Park?: Within about a day's drive you can reach Everglades National Park (1 h 21 min), Big Cypress National Preserve (4 h 12 min), De Soto National Memorial (4 h 46 min), Fort Matanzas National Monument (5 h 40 min), Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (5 h 49 min), Canaveral National Seashore (6 h 15 min).