Parks & Beaches · Dry Tortugas

Dry Tortugas National Park & Fort Jefferson

Remote national park about 70 miles west of Key West, reached only by boat or seaplane. Garden Key is home to Fort Jefferson, a visitor center, swimming and snorkeling.

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Before you go

There is no road access, lodging, restaurant, potable water or general store in the park.

On Dry Tortugas, at 70 miles west

Dry Tortugas National Park & Fort Jefferson sits in Dry Tortugas (Offshore, 70 miles west). A remote national park reached from Key West only by boat or seaplane, with Fort Jefferson and primitive camping. This listing is for public outdoor time, with parking, heat and wildlife rules checked first.

Dry Tortugas has limited additional parks & beaches listings in this directory. Confirm the stop still exists on the source map before making it the only plan.

What this record includes

Directory category
Parks & Beaches
Island area
Dry Tortugas (Offshore, 70 miles west)
Mapped as
parks & beaches
Published phone
305-242-7700
Official website on file
Yes — confirm details there
Mapped or source amenities
Fort Jefferson, Snorkeling, Visitor center, Primitive camping, Wheelchair-accessible visitor center
Source
National Park Service

Confirm before you go

  • Current hours, closures, fees and access rules on the linked source
  • Today’s hours — none are published on this listing
  • A street address if you are navigating without GPS coordinates
  • No ratings or “best of” rank — this page does not score or rank places

How to use this listing

Dry Tortugas National Park & Fort Jefferson is a park listing in Dry Tortugas (Offshore, 70 miles west). Facilities and access depend on the managing agency.

Confirm current conditions on the managing agency page before you go. Carry water; heat is part of the plan, not a surprise.

Listed amenities & features

  • Fort Jefferson
  • Snorkeling
  • Visitor center
  • Primitive camping
  • Wheelchair-accessible visitor center
Source & accuracy

This listing was reviewed using National Park Service. The official website is the right place for menus, rates, reservations and hours. Directory text is a planning aid, not a live operations feed. Last reviewed on Jul 16, 2026 using National Park Service.

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