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Biscayne National Park
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Biscayne National Park

9700 SW 328th Street, Sir Lancelot Jones Way

Homestead, FL

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Type

Park

Lens

Landmarks

About this place

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.

Website

National Park Service information

Hours

Convoy Point Grounds

Monday
7:00AM - 5:30PM
Tuesday
7:00AM - 5:30PM
Wednesday
7:00AM - 5:30PM
Thursday
7:00AM - 5:30PM
Friday
7:00AM - 5:30PM
Saturday
7:00AM - 5:30PM
Sunday
7:00AM - 5:30PM

Launch your own canoe or kayak from the ramp near the parking area, enjoy a picnic on the lawn, or stroll along the jetty trail.

Dante Fascell Visitor Center

Monday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
9:00AM - 5:00PM

The Visitor Center features a museum, park films, art gallery, and a spectacular view of Biscayne Bay.

Park Waters

Monday
All Day
Tuesday
All Day
Wednesday
All Day
Thursday
All Day
Friday
All Day
Saturday
All Day
Sunday
All Day

Park waters are open 24 hours a day, all year.

Directions

The Dante Fascell Visitor Center may be reached from the Florida Turnpike by taking Exit 6 (Speedway Boulevard). Turn left from exit ramp and continue south to SW 328th Street (North Canal Drive). Turn left on 328th Street and continue for four miles to the end of the road. The park entrance is on the left just before the entrance to Homestead Bayfront Marina.

Official directions

Weather & Seasonal Notes

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.

Activities

BoatingMotorized BoatingSailingBoat TourCampingFishingGuided ToursBoat TourPaddlingCanoeingKayakingStand Up PaddleboardingJunior Ranger ProgramSCUBA DivingSnorkelingSwimmingSaltwater SwimmingWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs

Courtesy of the National Park Service

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