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Biscayne: tour or DIY?
Checked Oct 26, 2026 · Source: NPS
The National Park Service data we checked on Oct 26, 2026 lists no entrance fee for Biscayne, though parking, tours, camping or reservations can still cost money. Entry costs a DIY visitor nothing, so a tour price pays for transport and guiding. May is busiest, with 11% of 2025 recreation visits.
Free to enter, so the tour is about transport
The NPS lists no entrance fee here, so a tour price is almost entirely transport, guiding and any permits. Check the park fee page for parking, camping or reservation fees.
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Entrance fees
The NPS data we pulled lists no entrance or reservation fees for Biscayne. Parking, camping, tours and boat or ferry rides can still cost money. Confirm on the official fee page.
Source: nps.gov fees and passes for Biscayne via the NPS API, checked Oct 26, 2026. Fees change; confirm before you go.
Pass math
- There is no listed entrance fee here, so a pass saves nothing at this park. It only matters for other parks on your trip.
- Seniors 62+ pay $20 for an annual pass or $80 for lifetime.
When it is busiest
NPS recreation visits by month, 2025. May had 11% of the year; October was the quietest month, with about 42% of the busiest month’s visits.
Show the numbers
| Month | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 32,032 |
| February | 40,136 |
| March | 52,222 |
| April | 46,004 |
| May | 53,688 |
| June | 45,451 |
| July | 47,348 |
| August | 45,826 |
| September | 28,454 |
| October | 22,367 |
| November | 34,717 |
| December | 38,322 |
Source: NPS IRMA Stats, recreation visitors, 2025, pulled Oct 26, 2026.
Alerts right now
6 active NPS alerts when we checked on Oct 26, 2026, including 1 closure. Showing the most serious first.
Park Closure Current Alerts and Conditions to include King Tide information
Be sure to review the Alerts and Conditions below before and during your visit for additional, up-to-date information on closures, cautions, and other current park conditions. Details on nps.gov
Danger King Tide flooding is occurring at Biscayne National Park
King Tide flooding is occurring at Biscayne National Park, areas affected include: - Jetty Trail at Convoy Point - Boca Chita and Elliott Key harbors - Other low-lying areas throughout the park - All Biscayne National Park Institute boat programs have been canceled for Monday 10/26/26 -Small craft… Details on nps.gov
Caution High Water Due to Seasonal King Tides
Seasonal King Tide flooding may affect the Jetty Trail, Boca Chita and Elliott Key harbors, and other low-lying areas. Avoid flooded areas and obey all posted closures. Check marine forecast before heading out on the water. Details on nps.gov
Caution Boater Awareness
Please use caution in park waters due to navigational markers that may be missing or moved due to unforeseen circumstances. Details on nps.gov
Information Camping and Docking at Boca Chita and Elliott Keys
Day Use Docking at Boca Chita and Elliott Keys: $25.00 Friday - Monday and Federal Holidays. Overnight Camping and Docking at Boca Chita and Elliott Keys: $60.00 per night. Payments must be made on site using the recreation.gov phone app. Details on nps.gov
Information Ride Share Services
Convoy Point grounds, Jetty Trail, kayak launch, and picnic area open at 7 a.m. and close at 5:30 p.m. If you are using a ride share service for transportation to and from the park, ensure ride share services can be onsite before closing time. Details on nps.gov
Source: NPS API alerts, checked Oct 26, 2026. Conditions change by the hour; check the park page before you drive.
Hours and access
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.
Source: NPS API operating hours, checked Oct 26, 2026.
What NPS lists to do here
- Birdwatching
- Boat Tour
- Boat Tour
- Boating
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Gift Shop and Souvenirs
- Guided Tours
- Junior Ranger Program
- Kayaking
- Motorized Boating
- Museum Exhibits
- Paddling
- Park Film
- SCUBA Diving
- Sailing
- Saltwater Swimming
- Shopping
- Snorkeling
- Stand Up Paddleboarding
- Swimming
- Wildlife Watching
Source: NPS API activity tags, checked Oct 26, 2026.
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Is there an entrance fee for Biscayne?
The NPS data we checked on Oct 26, 2026 lists no entrance fee. Other fees may apply, so confirm on the park’s fee page.
When is Biscayne busiest?
May had the most recreation visits in 2025 (11% of the year). October had the fewest, so May drew about 2.4 times as many visits. Source: NPS IRMA Stats.
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TourOrDIY is independent and not affiliated with the National Park Service. Numbers are copied from NPS public data on Oct 26, 2026 and may have changed. See the accuracy disclaimer and our method.