Biscayne National Park - Homestead National And State Park

Descriptions from Across the Web

• Of Biscayne's 181,500 acres, 95% is under water, so most of the activities in this national park are water activities: boating, canoeing, diving, fishing, sailing, snorkeling, swimming, and water skiing, with a dollop of hiking, birding, wildlife watching, and camping for good measure.Rangers give guided glass-bottom boat tours, for which reservations are recommended. Check park bulletin boards and visitor center, located at Convoy Point, for the current program schedule. ... more on gocitykids.com
• Pets are not allowed at all on the islands of Boca Chita Key or Adams Key or even in ... more on Dogfriendly.com

Directions

The Convoy Point Visitor Center is located nine miles east of Homestead on S.W. 328th Street (North Canal Drive), adjacent to Homestead Bayfront Park and Marina.

Hours

Visitor center: 9am-5pm

Miscellaneous

• Admission: Free; some activities require licensing or fees.

Other Web Resources

• www.nps.gov
• http://www.miamiandbeaches.com