National Park · Florida, United States
Biscayne National Park
Biscayne National Park is a national park in Florida, United States, covering 172,971 acres (69,999 ha), established in 1980; it recorded 486,567 visits in 2025.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Florida, United States |
| Area | 172,971 acres (69,999 ha) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 486,567 |
| Coordinates | 25.6500° N, 80.0800° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Biscayne National Park
Biscayne National Park is a national park of the United States located south of Miami, Florida, in Miami-Dade County. The park preserves Biscayne Bay and its offshore barrier reefs. The shore of the bay is the location of an extensive mangrove forest. The park covers 172,971 acres (69,998.9 ha; 270.3 sq mi; 700.0 km2), of which 9,075 acres (3,673 ha) are on land. It includes Elliott Key, the park's largest island and northernmost of the true Florida Keys, formed from fossilized coral reef. The islands farther north in the park are transitional islands of coral and sand.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
December to April — dry season, cooler and less humid; summer is hot, humid and stormy
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Homestead, Florida |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Miami International Airport |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Miami International Airport (MIA) · Miami, United States · 16.5 miles away
- Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) · Fort Lauderdale, United States · 29.5 miles away
- Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) · West Palm Beach, United States · 71.4 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Florida
Frequently asked questions
Where is Biscayne National Park?
Biscayne National Park is in Florida, United States (25.6500° N, 80.0800° W).
When was Biscayne National Park established?
Biscayne National Park was established in 1980, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Biscayne National Park?
Biscayne National Park covers 172,971 acres (69,999 ha).
How many people visit Biscayne National Park each year?
It recorded 486,567 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
When is the best time to visit Biscayne National Park?
December to April — dry season, cooler and less humid; summer is hot, humid and stormy.
Does Biscayne National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Biscayne National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Biscayne National Park?
The nearest town is Homestead, Florida. The nearest airport is Miami International Airport.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biscayne_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/bisc/ — Official park page.