Crystal-clear waters, coral reefs, and mangrove shoreline — 95% water, a paradise for snorkelers and sailors.
December–April, the dry season: warm, less humid, with calmer seas for boating and snorkeling.
Winter weekends and holidays fill boat tours. Late summer and fall are the quietest.
June–November is hot, humid and buggy, with afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane season.
General patterns — conditions vary by year. Check current NPS alerts and road status before you go.
Distances are rough estimates to the closest entrance. Check road and ferry conditions before you go.
Campgrounds inside the park are booked through Recreation.gov, and many fill months ahead.
FIND CAMPSITES ON RECREATION.GOV ↗There’s no lodging inside this park, so most visitors stay in the nearby towns above.