Annual Visitors to Biscayne National Park

Updated April 29th, 2022

Biscayne National Park is popular to visit for a variety of reasons. The most recent year it had the most visitors of any year, with 705.7 thousand visitors. The temporary decrease in annual visits in 2020 was due to the park being shut down at the start of the global pandemic. The expected total count of visitors in 2022 will be approximately 813.2 thousand visitors. Wind Cave National Park and Crater Lake National Park are the two National Parks with similar annual count of visitors.

Annual Visitor Counts for Biscayne National Park

Here is the most accurate data for the annual visitaiton counts. These counts come from the official NPS.gov website. Slight innacuracies may exist since counting practices have changed over time.

There are several reasons why Biscayne National Park is so popular. First, it is the only national park in the country that is located within a major metropolitan area. This makes it easily accessible to a large number of people. Second, the park offers a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy, including hiking, biking, camping, fishing, and kayaking. Third, the park is home to a variety of plant and animal species, making it a popular destination for nature lovers. Finally, the park is known for its stunning views of the Miami skyline and the nearby islands.

Annual Visitor Counts for Biscayne National Park
YearCount of Visitors
2021705,655
2020402,770
2019708,522
2018469,253
2017446,961
2016514,709
2015508,164
2014525,745
2013486,848
2012495,613
2011476,077
2010467,612
2009437,745
2008686,062
2007517,442
2006608,836
2005563,728
2004478,304
2003490,031
2002513,397
2001489,343
2000393,151
1999442,585
1998403,239
1997392,069
1996338,603
1995584,519
199425,147
199319,950
1992307,512
Data last updated on April 29th, 2022. Sourced from irma.nps.gov

How many people visited Biscayne National Park last year?

In 2021 there was a total of 705.7 thousand visitors to Biscayne National Park.