Dry Tortugas National Park is a United States National Park that contains a cluster of islands about 70 miles west of Key West, Florida, USA on Garden Key.
Understand
History
Construction of Fort Jefferson was begun in 1846 but never completed. President Franklin Roosevelt declared it and the waters surrounding it a National Monument in 1935.
Climate
The Dry Tortugas exist in a subtropical climate. Temperatures range from the mid-50s to mid-80s. April and May are often idyllic. There are essentially two seasons: The winter season (December-March), which can be windy with rough seas, and the tropical storm season (June-November) during which Dry Tortugas experiences both hot, humid weather and calm seas or severe weather events. Due to our ever-changing weather patterns, an accurate weather forecast is recommended before your visit.
Getting there
The park is open year round during daylight hours, and is only accessible by boat or seaplane.
Key West Seaplane Service
Sunny Days Catamaran Ferry, 85-foot high-speed power catamaran. Total excursion length is between 8 and 9 hours, including two hours travel each way.
Traveling around
This is a cluster of 7 small islands. As such the only way to reach them (and travel between them) is by boat or seaplane.
The largest of the islands, Garden Key, hosts Fort Jefferson. Walking tours are provided and snorkeling is a must. All traffic is on foot.
See
Fort Jefferson
Things to do
Camping
Snorkel
Guided fishing trips
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Sailing charters
and you can go diving there
Sleep
Camping
Limited camping is available. It is $3/person per night.
Buy
Gift Shop, A small National Park Service Gift Shop is available inside Fort Jefferson on Garden Key. It offers a very limited selection of items.
Fees/Permits
A seven day pass is $5 for adults.
Contact & location
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Dry Tortugas National Park is a United States National Park that contains a cluster of islands about 70 miles west of Key West, Florida, USA on Garden Key.
Understand
History
Construction of Fort Jefferson was begun in 1846 but never completed. President Franklin Roosevelt declared it and the waters surrounding it a National Monument in 1935.
Climate
The Dry Tortugas exist in a subtropical climate. Temperatures range from the mid-50s to mid-80s. April and May are often idyllic. There are essentially two seasons: The winter season (December-March), which can be windy with rough seas, and the tropical storm season (June-November) during which Dry Tortugas experiences both hot, humid weather and calm seas or severe weather events. Due to our ever-changing weather patterns, an accurate weather forecast is recommended before your visit.
Getting there
The park is open year round during daylight hours, and is only accessible by boat or seaplane.
Key West Seaplane Service
Sunny Days Catamaran Ferry , 85-foot high-speed power catamaran. Total excursion length is between 8 and 9 hours, including two hours travel each way.
Traveling around
This is a cluster of 7 small islands. As such the only way to reach them (and travel between them) is by boat or seaplane.
The largest of the islands, Garden Key, hosts Fort Jefferson. Walking tours are provided and snorkeling is a must. All traffic is on foot.
See
Things to do
Camping
Snorkel
Guided fishing trips
Guided wildlife viewing trips content=
Sailing charters and you can go diving there
Sleep
Camping
Limited camping is available. It is $3/person per night.
Buy
Fees/Permits
A seven day pass is $5 for adults.
Contact & location
Be the first one to add a review
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