Homestead: Biscayne National Park - Convoy Point
About
Convoy Point is a beach within Biscayne National Park in Florida, about 4 miles from Homestead Base. It is a simple stop for a day on the water, with no trail to plan around. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 76°F with lows near 55°F, while summer brings highs near 90°F and rain on most days. Paddlers can head to the Elliot Key Paddling Trail, about 4 miles away. Hikers have the Adams Key Trail at roughly 8 miles and the Elliott Key Trail at about 9 miles.
Beach Details
Parking
Lot
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Homestead: Biscayne National Park - Convoy Point
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Nov–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 76–84°F and lows of 55–63°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Perrine 4w, FL weather station, 10 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan76° high55° low
- Feb78° high57° low
- Mar80° high59° low
- Apr84° high63° low
- May86° high68° low
- Jun89° high72° low
- Jul90° high72° low
- Aug90° high73° low
- Sep89° high73° low
- Oct86° high69° low
- Nov81° high63° low
- Dec78° high58° low
Where it is
- Biscayne National Park · National Park Service
- Nearest town
- Homestead Base, Florida · 4 mi
Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places
Conditions
Active alerts for Biscayne National Park as of Oct 9, 2026:
Camping and Docking at Boca Chita and Elliott Keys
Information · posted Sep 18, 2026
Boater Awareness
Caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
Ride Share Services
Information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: NPS Alerts API
Nearby
- Elliot Key Paddling TrailCanoeing4.3 mi
Adams Key TrailHikingPhoto: RuggyBearLA, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)7.8 mi- Elliott Key TrailHiking9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Is Homestead: Biscayne National Park - Convoy Point open right now?
Alert in the area
The National Park Service lists an alert for Biscayne National Park.
Boater Awareness
Park alert covering Biscayne National Park · NPS · Biscayne National Park
As of · Source: NPS · Biscayne National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Homestead: Biscayne National Park - Convoy Point
Best months: November–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
76° / 55°
7 wet
Feb
78° / 57°
6 wet
Mar
80° / 59°
6 wet
Apr
84° / 63°
7 wet
May
86° / 68°
11 wet
Jun
89° / 72°
17 wet
Jul
90° / 72°
18 wet
Aug
90° / 73°
19 wet
Sep
89° / 73°
18 wet
Oct
86° / 69°
14 wet
Nov
81° / 63°
9 wet
Dec
78° / 58°
8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Perrine 4w, FL, 10.3 mi away at 10 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
