Biscayne National Park

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Biscayne National Park protects mangrove forests, Biscayne Bay, the northernmost Florida Keys, coral reefs and 10,000 years of human history.

Biscayne National Park welcomes you to celebrate Independence Day by having fun, making memories, and exploring the park...
06/25/2026

Biscayne National Park welcomes you to celebrate Independence Day by having fun, making memories, and exploring the park responsbily! As boating activities increase over Fourth of July weekend, Biscayne National Park will increase on-the-water patrols and enforcements as part of Operation Dry Water, a national campaign focused on preventing boating under the influence. Operating a vessel while impaired is illegal and can result in injuries, arrest, fines, and other legal consequences. A safe weekend on the water is a great weekend on the water! Help keep yourself and others safe by boating sober and staying aware. For more information, visit operationdrywater.org and take a moment to review Biscayne National Park's rules and regulations at www.nps.gov/bisc/learn/management/lawsandpolicies.htm NPS Photo Ovy Novas: A gray law enforcement vessel is next to a visitor vessel on open blue water

Did you know…Biscayne National Park hosts numerous recreational and commercial fishing opportunities, including trap-bas...
06/18/2026

Did you know…
Biscayne National Park hosts numerous recreational and commercial fishing opportunities, including trap-based fisheries. These traps are structured to attract lobster and crab, but when left behind after the season closes, whether intentionally (and illegally) or due to numerous possibilities such as hurricanes or boating activity, they become “derelict.” Once derelict, traps can continue capturing both targeted and non-targeted species long after they're left behind. These traps can move hundreds of meters from where they were set, scraping the sensitive reef habitat and “ghost fishing” for up to a year and a half… spooky!
To highlight the impact of derelict traps, here are some photos of the non-target critters spotted by park staff during derelict trap removals: (NPS Photos 1-2) Some juvenile nurse sharks that likely got stuck in the trap when they were small and began to grow large enough that they could not escape, (NPS Photo 3) A white grunt that got stuck in a stone crab trap, (NPS Photo 4) Some target lobster species along with non-target spider crab, as well as plastic debris also stuck in a stone crab trap.
You can do your part by properly tagging and retrieving your traps, and by reporting any derelict traps to the park.
**Please note: Park staff are authorized by FWC to remove derelict traps. It is illegal for unauthorized individuals to remove or otherwise tamper with commercial fishing gear.**
For questions on the derelict trap removal program with FWC, please visit: https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/trap-debris/

Happy World Sea Turtle Day! Today we celebrate and protect turtles and their fragile habitats. This day encourages us to...
06/16/2026

Happy World Sea Turtle Day! Today we celebrate and protect turtles and their fragile habitats. This day encourages us to help turtles survive and thrive!
At Biscayne National Park, park staff work year-round to support sea turtle conservation. Here are some of the ways we celebrate World Sea Turtle day today and every day:
1) Beach clean-ups on known sea turtle nesting beaches to ensure that nesting females have clean and appropriate habitat for successful nesting and that newly emerged hatchlings can safely scurry to sea without getting trapped in debris.
2) Reef clean-ups to remove hazards like nets and ropes (that can entangle sea turtles), balloons, and plastic bags (which can be mistaken for a jellyfish and accidentally consumed by sea turtles).
3) Nest monitoring, including placing protective mesh screens over nests to deter raccoons and other predators. **Note: this work is performed under an FWC permit MTP-24-024.**
4) Providing first response to injured and ill sea turtles found in park waters in partnership with the Florida Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network.
How will you celebrate World Sea Turtle Day?
NPS Photo1: A sea turtle swims by while NPS divers are collecting marine debris on the reef.
NPS Photo 2: A fresh sea turtle hatchling from a nest surveyed at a beach on Elliott Key swims over a seagrass bed on their way out to sea.
NPS Photo 3: Two NPS nest surveyors mark a new nest on the beach.
NPS Photo 4: After a sea turtle was freed from a trap buoy entanglement last Summer, park staff safety transported this sea turtle to a rehabilitation center. The same turtle in this photo was re-released back into the park in early 2026!

Biscayne National Park is home to an incredible variety of wildlife. One animal you may spot during your visit is the Am...
06/11/2026

Biscayne National Park is home to an incredible variety of wildlife. One animal you may spot during your visit is the American Crocodile. These large, semi-aquatic reptiles can be found living among the mangroves or swimming through the bay. Biscayne Bay's mix of low-salinity and brackish waters provide the perfect habitat for them. American Crocodiles are most active in May-October and may be found basking on rocks or hunting for fish, birds, and other reptiles in shallow coastal areas. NPS Photo by Pete Wintersteen- A large crocodile lays in between the mangroves and water surrounded by green vegetation

Join us on Saturday, June 20, 2026 for our upcoming Park After Dark event. Experience an evening on Biscayne Bay, where ...
06/09/2026

Join us on Saturday, June 20, 2026 for our upcoming Park After Dark event. Experience an evening on Biscayne Bay, where you can learn to fish with park rangers, roast s'mores, and soak in the sunset over the bay—all in a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. This event will also include an art reception," Things That Sting" where light refreshments will be provided. Every activity is free to attend and designed for visitors of all ages.

Please note:
** Sunset paddle registration is full**

All canoes for the Sunset Paddle must have an adult, and children paddlers must be at least 11+ with prior kayaking or canoeing experience.
Reservations for the Sunset Paddle are required and can be made by calling the Dante Fascell Visitor Center at (786)-335-3620 or signing up in person.

NPS Photo Pete Wintersteen: A yellow-crowned night heron is wading near the mangrove shoreline

Happy World Ocean’s Day from Biscayne National Park! Did you know Biscayne National Park is approximately 95% water? The...
06/08/2026

Happy World Ocean’s Day from Biscayne National Park!
Did you know Biscayne National Park is approximately 95% water? The park waters support many important habitats in the Florida Reef Tract, the world’s third largest barrier reef. As the largest marine park in the in the National Park System, every day here feels like World Ocean’s Day, but today is the perfect moment to celebrate the wonderful underwater beauty of Biscayne National Park.
NPS Photo (Shaun Wolfe): A school of Smallmouth Grunt glisten below a reef overhang supporting vast varieties of sea fans, corals, and other species of bustling marine life.

The mangrove forests of Biscayne National Park is an ecosystem vital to marine and terrestrial life. Their evergreen, ov...
06/05/2026

The mangrove forests of Biscayne National Park is an ecosystem vital to marine and terrestrial life. Their evergreen, overarching and tangled roots create a home for both fish and birds in the bay. Providing shelter for all species living in or near them. NPS Photo Naomi Blinick: Red mangrove roots sit below the clear water as the foliage is able to be seen above the water line

Discover how the ocean’s most breathtaking creatures also wield astonishing power. Join us for a free art reception cele...
06/05/2026

Discover how the ocean’s most breathtaking creatures also wield astonishing power. Join us for a free art reception celebrating marine organisms whose beauty and danger go hand in hand.

On Saturday June 20th at the Dante Fascell Visitor Center located at 9700 SW 328th St, Homestead , FL. 33033 Biscayne National Park will be hosting an art exhibition grand opening and meet the artist reception beginning at 3:00 p.m.

This exhibition will be showcasing the works of artists Lark Ivy and Bonnie Masdeu, with guest artist Sara Schesser Barta's collection of works entitled "Hidden Worlds."

This free reception will occur as a part of our monthly Park After Dark event, keep a look out for the upcoming post for Park After Dark's full schedule. We hope to see you there!

🌿🚧 June is Great Outdoors Month at Biscayne National Park! While the Visitor Center restrooms are temporarily closed for...
06/01/2026

🌿🚧 June is Great Outdoors Month at Biscayne National Park! While the Visitor Center restrooms are temporarily closed for upgrades and renovations, the park’s incredible adventures are still wide open. 🌊☀️
Don’t let a bathroom closure deter you from exploring the beautiful waters, scenic views, wildlife, and outdoor experiences that make Biscayne so special. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve your visitor experience!
Get outside, enjoy the sunshine, and celebrate the great outdoors with us this June! 🐠🚤🌴NPS Photo Marisa Santana - A colorful sunrise with hues of blue and orange fill the sky as the sun peaks over the clouds in Biscayne Bay

OH NO!Please watch out for our mooring and informational buoys when out on the water! Mooring buoys are there for YOU to...
05/21/2026

OH NO!

Please watch out for our mooring and informational buoys when out on the water!
Mooring buoys are there for YOU to use. They help preserve the fragile coral reef ecosystem by preventing anchors, ropes and chains from striking and damaging coral. AND provide a convenient way to secure boats, without having to haul up that heavy anchor over and over!

Our informational buoys, such as the one in this picture, mark a special zone, such as an ecological reserve, protection area, or special use zone. Within Biscayne National Park, there are five Coral Reef Protection Areas (CRPAs) and the Legare Anchorage trap-free zone. In order to protect areas of high-quality corals and/or threatened species, all traps and all lobster fishing/harvest is prohibited in the five CRPAs. To protect threatened, submerged cultural resources found throughout the Legare Anchorage site, the area is closed to anchoring, SCUBA diving, snorkeling, swimming, or any activity involving placing persons or equipment in the water or use of any underwater viewing device, and no recreational or commercial traps are allowed. Know before you go! Full rules for each designated area are in the superintendent’s compendium: https://www.nps.gov/bisc/learn/management/superintendents-compendium.htm and on FWC's website: https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/bnp/. More information on mooring buoys in Biscayne National Park can be found here: https://www.nps.gov/bisc/planyourvisit/mooring-buoys.htm.

NPS Photo: A diver holds a broken yellow CRPA buoy that had sunk to the bottom of the seafloor. The diver gives the “OK” signal to the photographer indicating that the reported missing buoy had been found, although sadly broken.

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9700 SW 328th Street
Homestead, FL
33033

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm
Saturday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 7:30am - 5:30pm

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+13052301144

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