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Dry Tortugas National Park

  • Southeast
  • 3 hikes
  • 9 places to see
  • 5 current alerts

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Current alerts

  • Closure

    Seasonal Closure: Bush Key

    Most of Bush Key is now open to the public. To protect nesting frigatebirds, a small area on the north side of Bush Key, all of Long Key, and all vegetation remains closed until further notice.

  • Closure

    Sections of moat wall closed until Winter 2026

    Sections of the moat wall that were damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton (2024) are undergoing repair and reinforcement. For your safety, please follow posted signage and do not cross any barricades.

  • Closure

    Current Alerts and Conditions

    Be sure to review the Alerts and Conditions below before and during your visit for additional, up-to-date information on closures, cautions, and other current park conditions.

  • Caution

    Garden Key Harbor Light

    Vessel operators - the Garden Key Harbor Light is undergoing repairs and is extinguished. At this time it is unknown when the light will again be illuminated.

  • Notice

    Migrant Notice

    Like elsewhere in the Florida Keys, we have seen an increase in Cuban migrants arriving by boat from Cuba and landing on the islands of Dry Tortugas National Park. You may observe migrant landings at the park and visitor areas may be impacted.

From the National Park Service, as of October 28, 2026, 5:14 pm. Check nps.gov before you go.

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About Dry Tortugas

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.

From the National Park Service.

Region
Southeast
State
Florida
Designation
National Park
Entrance fee
$15, per person
Hikes on this page
3
Places to see
9
Articles
3

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Dry Tortugas.

Entrance fees

  • $15 Per Person 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…

Hours

Dry Tortugas

Open 24 hours a day, every day.

The Dry Tortugas is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. This includes holidays.

Weather and when to go

The climate in the Dry Tortugas is subtropical, which basically means that it has warm and tropical weather in the range of 60°F to 90°F. The two main seasons are the winter stormy season from December through March which is windier and sees rougher seas, and the summertime tropical storm season from June through November where there is a higher chance of isolated storms. During the summers it is hot and humid. During the winter the temperature is milder and drier.

Getting there

Dry Tortugas National Park is one of the most remote parks in the National Park System. Located approximately 70 miles west of Key West it is accessible only by a daily concession ferry, private boats, charter boats, or seaplane.

Gateway towns
Key West, FL
Nearest airports
Key West International Airport (EYW) · Miami International Airport (MIA)

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address
40001 SR-9336, Homestead, FL 33034
Official site
nps.gov/drto

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

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A day-by-day plan for Dry Tortugas

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Where to stay for Dry Tortugas

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Things to do in Dry Tortugas

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

Trails

Places to see

Natural features

History & culture

Visitor centers & lodging

Campgrounds in Dry Tortugas

Run by the park service. Reservable sites book on Recreation.gov; first-come sites do not.

  • Garden Key Campground

    8 first-come sites

    Garden Key, home to Fort Jefferson, has a primitive campground only a short walk from public dock and piers. Individual sites can accommodate up to three 2-per…

Reading about Dry Tortugas

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