National Park

Dry Tortugas National Park

Dry Tortugas National Park is a National Park in Florida. The NPS currently lists 5 active alerts (3 closures), 1 campground and 2 visitor centers; entrance fees start at $15.

Florida National Park America the Beautiful pass accepted

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT · NPS Data API

A few of the stars at night with a view of Fort Jefferson. — Night sky at the Dry Tortugas · Photo: NPS Photo / Brett Seymour (via nps.gov)

About the park

“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.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/drto

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

5 active NPS alerts as of Oct 28, 2026: 3 closures, 0 danger, 1 caution and 1 information.

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.

Posted or updated Sep 28, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

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.

Posted or updated Jul 14, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

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.

Posted or updated Jul 14, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

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.

Posted or updated Aug 17, 2017 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Information

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.

Posted or updated Sep 24, 2024 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

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 fee.

Entrance fees
Fee	Cost	Details
Entrance - Per Person	$15	The entrance fee for Dry Tortugas National Park is $15.00 per person and is good for 7 consecutive days. Buy online

The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here. This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online. Fee details on nps.gov

Things to do

Fishing at Dry Tortugas National Park

Fishing at Dry Tortugas

Pets allowed

Fishing

Paddle to Loggerhead Key

Paddling

Snorkel Little Africa

Year-round

Snorkeling

See all 4 things to do in Dry Tortugas →

Activities the NPS lists for Dry Tortugas.

AstronomyStargazingBoatingBoat TourCampingFishingGuided ToursHands-OnVolunteer VacationPaddlingJunior Ranger ProgramSCUBA DivingSnorkelingSwimmingWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

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

Dry Tortugas
Day	Hours
Monday	All Day
Tuesday	All Day
Wednesday	All Day
Thursday	All Day
Friday	All Day
Saturday	All Day
Sunday	All Day

Weather: 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.

Contact and directions

Phone: 3052427700
Email: [email protected]
Address: 40001 SR-9336, Homestead, FL 33034
Coordinates: 24.6287, -82.8732· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor center	Standard hours	Phone	Passport stamp
Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center	Mon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Thu 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Fri 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Sat 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Sun 9:00AM - 4:00PM	3058094750	Yes
Garden Key Visitor Center	Daily: 8:30AM - 4:30PM	3052427700	Yes

Campgrounds

Campground	Total sites	Reservable	First-come	RVs	Fee	Reserve
Garden Key Campground	8	0	8	No	$15	—

Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.

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Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/drto/index.htm
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.