What is there to do in Key Biscayne National Park?

Park wonders attract South Florida residents as well as visitors from around the world. Recreational opportunities include fishing, boating, diving, snorkeling, paddling, hiking, camping, wildlife watching, cultural exploration, and the opportunity to experience the northernmost Florida Keys.

What is there to do in Biscayne National Park without a boat?

Biscayne Bay in the morning sunlight. 90% of visitors enter the park by boat and 95% of the park is covered by water. Visitors without a boat may join guided boat tours, explore the Dante Fascell Visitor Center, attend ranger programs, walk the short jetty trail, watch a film or have a picnic.

What is special about Biscayne National Park?

A Watery Wonderland 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.

Is Biscayne National Park worth visiting?

There is no fee to enter Biscayne National Park. While the land portion of the park isn’t brimming with activities, it’s still worth visiting if you’re in the area and short on time.

Are there alligators in Biscayne Bay?

Crocodiles have been on and around Key Biscayne for decades and there are more now than at any time in at least 40 years. To report a crocodile sighting, call the FWC’s Statewide Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-FWC-GATOR [866-392-4286].

How many days should I spend in Biscayne National Park?

Considering that 95% of its area is water, visiting Biscayne National Park in one day can seem challenging. However, experiencing all four park ecosystems can easily be achieved in one day with some simple planning.

Are there alligators at Biscayne National Park?

Biscayne National Park protects four distinct ecosystems: the shoreline mangrove swamp, the shallow waters of Biscayne Bay, the coral limestone keys and the offshore Florida Reef. Biscayne also has a small population of threatened American crocodiles and a few American alligators.

Can you swim in Biscayne Bay?

In addition to no swimming, officials are also warning people to avoid other water activities, including fishing and boating.

Can you swim at Biscayne National Park?

Today, visitors can camp (there’s an overnight docking fee of $25) or spend the day swimming, hiking, fishing, or picnicking. The other campground in Biscayne National Park (there are a total of two) is located on Boca Chita Key, the most visited island in the park.

How much does it cost to get into Biscayne National Park?

The park has no entrance fees. Camping – $25 fee for each overnight stay at Elliott Key or Boca Chita Key.

Why is Biscayne National Park famous?

Renowned for its biodiversity, Biscayne National Park is made up of four ecosystems: coastal mangrove hammocks, Biscayne Bay’s shallow lagoon waters, coral limestone keys and the third-largest offshore reef in the world.