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National Park

Dry Tortugas

A few of the stars at night with a view of Fort Jefferson.
The Dry Tortugas is so remote that night sky viewing is possible. NPS Photo / Brett Seymour

Overview

Almost 70 miles (113 km) west of Key West lies the remote Dry Tortugas National Park. This 100-square mile park is mostly open water with seven small islands. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, the park is known the world over as the home of magnificent Fort Jefferson, picturesque blue waters, superlative coral reefs and marine life, and the vast assortment of bird life that frequents the area.

State: FL3052427700

Hours

  • Sunday: All Day
  • Monday: All Day
  • Tuesday: All Day
  • Wednesday: All Day
  • Thursday: All Day
  • Friday: All Day
  • Saturday: All Day

Fees & Passes

  • Entrance - Per Person:  15.00

    The entrance fee for Dry Tortugas National Park is $15.00 per person and is good for 7 consecutive days. Any person 15 years old and under is exempt from paying an entrance fees (including international visitors). Ferry tickets include the cost of entrance to the park, but NOT camping fees. Seaplane will charge the entrance fee upon arrival. Plan to bring cash for each person aged 16-years of age and older. Private boaters may purchase a digital pass in advance or pay cash/check at Garden Key main dock.

Map

Things To Do

Category

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    A small crab in a pretty white shell crawls on a white sandy beach.

    Viewing Wildlife in Dry Tortugas

    Free

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    Viewing wildlife in Dry Tortugas

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    Pet Friendly
    A female angler fights a fish in a small boat atop of crystal clear blue waters.

    Fishing at Dry Tortugas National Park

    Free

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    Fishing at Dry Tortugas

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    Pet Friendly
    Kayakers

    Paddle to Loggerhead Key

    Free

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    Paddle to Loggerhead Key

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    Snorkel Little Africa

    Snorkel Little Africa

    Free

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    Snorkel Little Africa

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More Images

A few of the stars at night with a view of Fort Jefferson.
A few of the stars at night with a view of Fort Jefferson.
Park visitors enjoy a sunset on the moat wall.
Park visitors enjoy a sunset on the moat wall.
A view inside Fort Jefferson.
A view inside Fort Jefferson.
Two divers dive the Windjammer Wreck
Two divers dive the Windjammer Wreck
A boat passes in front of Loggerhead Key during sunset.
A boat passes in front of Loggerhead Key during sunset.
A view of Fort Jefferson from the moat all.
A view of Fort Jefferson from the moat all.
An aerial view of the Dry Tortugas
An aerial view of the Dry Tortugas