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Snorkeling reefs\/wrecks, boating, kayaking\/SUP, island picnics & camping<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"info-card\"><b>Access:<\/b> Mostly water\u2014go by private boat or guided tour; mainland access at the Dante Fascell Visitor Center<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"info-card\"><b>Coordinates (Visitor Center):<\/b> 25.4645\u00b0 N, \u221280.3348\u00b0 W<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"info-card\"><b>Highlights:<\/b> Boca Chita Key lighthouse, Elliott Key camping, Jones Lagoon paddling, Maritime Heritage Trail<\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Map -->\r\n    <article class=\"card\" id=\"map\">\r\n      <h2>Map & GPS Directions<\/h2>\r\n      <div class=\"map-wrap\">\r\n        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=25.4645,-80.3348&z=14&output=embed\" title=\"Biscayne National Park Map\"><\/iframe>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"coords\">\r\n        <span class=\"coord-pill\" id=\"coord-text\">GPS: 25.4645, \u221280.3348<\/span>\r\n        <a 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Start at the <strong>Dante Fascell Visitor Center<\/strong> at Convoy Point in Homestead, then head out by <strong>guided tour<\/strong> or private boat for snorkeling, island picnics, and glassy mangrove paddles.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"grid-2\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <p><span class=\"kicker\">Don\u2019t-miss islands:<\/span> <b>Boca Chita Key<\/b> (ornamental lighthouse, harbor, picnic grounds) and <b>Elliott Key<\/b> (campground, marina, trails). Conditions vary\u2014expect shallow flats, seagrass meadows, and reef edges with tropical fish and occasional nurse sharks or rays.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <p><span class=\"kicker\">How to visit:<\/span> Book eco-adventures with the <b>Biscayne National Park Institute<\/b> for snorkeling, shipwrecks on the <em>Maritime Heritage Trail<\/em>, Boca Chita cruises, and Jones Lagoon paddles. Private boaters can launch next door at <b>Homestead Bayfront\/Herbert Hoover Marina<\/b> (fees apply).<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Boating, Anchoring & Safety -->\r\n    <article class=\"card\" id=\"boating\">\r\n      <h2>Boating, Anchoring & Safety<\/h2>\r\n      <ul class=\"list\">\r\n        <li><b>Charts:<\/b> Use NOAA charts (e.g., 11451) for reef\/aid details\u2014bay and reef channels are shallow and shifting.<\/li>\r\n        <li><b>Anchoring:<\/b> Set on <em>sand<\/em>, avoid coral\/seagrass; idle near swimmers and in manatee\/no-wake zones.<\/li>\r\n        <li><b>Weather:<\/b> Check NWS marine forecast and radar; summer storms build fast, winter brings the clearest water.<\/li>\r\n        <li><b>Facilities:<\/b> Islands have picnic tables and basic restrooms (no fresh water at Boca Chita; limited at Elliott).<\/li>\r\n        <li><b>Leave No Trace:<\/b> Pack out everything; no collecting coral, shells with animals, or historic artifacts.<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n      <p class=\"tiny\">Camping is available on Boca Chita & Elliott Keys (fees\/scan-to-pay may apply). Verify current rules before you go.<\/p>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Things To Do -->\r\n    <article class=\"card\" id=\"activities\">\r\n      <h2>Things To Do<\/h2>\r\n      <ul class=\"list\">\r\n        <li><b>Snorkel Reefs & Wrecks:<\/b> Join a BNP Institute trip for reef gardens or maritime-trail wrecks.<\/li>\r\n        <li><b>Boca Chita Lighthouse Stop:<\/b> Picnic and harbor views; ranger-led lighthouse access on select days.<\/li>\r\n        <li><b>Elliott Key Overnight:<\/b> Camp bayside and explore nature trails; bring water and bug protection.<\/li>\r\n        <li><b>Jones Lagoon Paddle:<\/b> Quiet mangrove creeks with upside-down jellyfish and wading birds.<\/li>\r\n        <li><b>Convoy Point Walk:<\/b> Stroll the jetty, spot frigatebirds, and visit the exhibits at the visitor center.<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Quick FAQ -->\r\n    <article class=\"card\" id=\"faq\">\r\n      <h2>Quick FAQ<\/h2>\r\n      <ul class=\"list\">\r\n        <li><b>Do I need a boat to see the park?<\/b> Mostly yes\u2014book a BNP Institute tour or go by private boat; the mainland area is limited to Convoy Point.<\/li>\r\n        <li><b>Where do I launch?<\/b> Homestead Bayfront Park\/Herbert Hoover Marina (adjacent to the visitor center) offers ramps and slips (fees apply).<\/li>\r\n        <li><b>Are there beaches?<\/b> No sandy beaches on the mainland; islands have sandy pockets. Swimming is at your own risk\u2014no lifeguards.<\/li>\r\n        <li><b>Is there an entrance fee?<\/b> No park entry fee at Convoy Point; county fees apply for the adjacent marina\/boat ramp.<\/li>\r\n        <li><b>Are pets allowed?<\/b> Leashed pets are allowed on the grounds at Convoy Point; island and boat tour rules vary\u2014check before you go.<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n      <p class=\"tiny\">Helpful references: National Park Service (Biscayne), Biscayne National Park Institute, and Miami-Dade Parks (Homestead Bayfront\/Herbert Hoover Marina).<\/p>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Author \/ Editorial Transparency -->\r\n    <article class=\"card\" id=\"about-editorial\">\r\n      <h2>About This Guide<\/h2>\r\n      <p><strong>Author & Reviewer:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.out.miami\/about-fernando-yemail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fernando Yemail<\/a> \u2014 Miami lifestyle expert and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.out.miami\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Out.Miami<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/feelingyachty.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Feeling Yachty<\/a>, with first-hand experience curating South Florida waterfront guides and luxury yacht charters. 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