Dry Tortugas National Park
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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.
Dry Tortugas National Park is a national park of the United States located about 68 miles (109 km) west of Key West in the Gulf of Mexico, in the United States. The park preserves Fort Jefferson and the several Dry Tortugas islands, the westernmost and most isolated of the Florida Keys. The archipelago's coral reefs are the least disturbed of the Florida Keys reefs.
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.
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.
Source: National Park Service
The entrance fee for Dry Tortugas National Park is $15.00 per person and is good for 7 consecutive days.
Park facts, fees, and activities confirmed against the National Park Service registry.
National Park Service registryChecked 2026-08-04
- Viewing Wildlife in Dry Tortugas
Viewing wildlife in Dry Tortugas
- Fishing at Dry Tortugas National Park
Fishing at Dry Tortugas
- Paddle to Loggerhead Key
Paddle to Loggerhead Key
- Snorkel Little Africa
Snorkel Little Africa
Source: National Park Service
Where is Dry Tortugas National Park?
Dry Tortugas National Park is in Florida.
When was Dry Tortugas National Park established?
Dry Tortugas National Park was established in 1992.
How big is Dry Tortugas National Park?
Dry Tortugas National Park covers 101 square miles (64,701 acres).
Can you camp in Dry Tortugas National Park?
Yes. The National Park Service runs 1 campground in Dry Tortugas National Park, with 8 campsites between them.
Does Dry Tortugas National Park have a visitor center?
Yes. Dry Tortugas National Park has 2 visitor centers: Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center, Garden Key Visitor Center.
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