Dante Fascell Visitor Center
Facility · Florida ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Biscayne National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 5 ft
- Elevation
The Dante Fascell Visitor Center is located at Convoy Point, 9 miles East of the city of Homestead, Florida. A beautiful museum offers a virtual journey through the park's four ecosystems using dioramas, audio and video. Several films are available to help you learn about the park, including the 20-minute feature presentation: Connections. The Gallery highlights the works of local artists who find inspiration in the park.
Getting there
From the Florida Turnpike take 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.
25.46444, -80.33482 · 25°27'52.0"N 80°20'5.4"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 5.7 | 7.4 | 5.7 | 8.7 | 9.2 | 5.2 | 2.9 | 2.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Dante Fascell Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Dante Fascell Visitor Center?
- No. Dante Fascell Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Dante Fascell Visitor Center
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- Guy Bradley Visitor Center (at Flamingo) 43.1 mi · Facility
- Flamingo Campground 44 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone (305) 230-1144
- Email bisc_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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