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Biscayne National Park
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Biscayne National Park - Florida
The largest protected marine park under the National Parks System umbrella, Biscayne National Park covers nearly 173k acres - 270 square miles - and is 90% water. The park works to conserve and protect some of the rarest coral reefs, islands, and clear waters in the country and is home to over 600 species of fish.
Popular activities include boating, diving and fishing.
It’s important to note the park is infested with mosquitos and no-see-ums year round.
Visitors should plan accordingly.
Biscayne was designated as a National Park in 1980.
The average depth of Biscayne Bay very shallow; ticking in at just 10 feet.
The reefs of Biscayne National Park are part of the 350 mile barrier chain that extend from St. Lucie Inlet to the Dry Tortugas.
A unique underwater trail - known as the Maritime Heritage Trail - is accessible by scuba or snorkel and showcases six of the park’s many shipwrecks.
Scenic Drive
Since the majority of Biscayne National Park is water, the best way to see it is by boat!
Hiking
Just a handful of walks exist is Biscayne. Most are really short. The longest takes explorers on a roughly 16 mile round trip journey up and down Elliott Key - an island only accessible by boat.
Camping
Biscayne National Park has two campgrounds - each is only accessible by boat.
Boca Chita Campground - located on the parks most popular island - comes with grills, picnic tables, and waterfront views.
Unlike its popular companion, Elliott Key Campground has showers (cold) and drinking water. Hauling in your own drinking water is encourage in case the generator fails.
For current info, news, and updates on all things Biscayne- including fees, permits, and closures - visit Biscayne National Park at nps.gov
2022May
Because the park is over 90% water, Biscayne National Park has a completely different feel from national parks we’ve ticked off our proverbial bucket list… Visit 2022
