Visit Dry Tortugas National Park: The Complete Planning Guide

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Visit Dry Tortugas National Park for an incredible experience that jumps off from the Florida Keys. At only 100 square miles, the park mainly contains open water, seven small islands and Fort Jefferson.

You can’t drive to Dry Tortugas, so we’ll go over your options for getting there. So, let’s dive in with your most comprehensive guide to getting the most out of this action-packed adventure.

What is Dry Tortugas National Park?

Natural features: Swimming and sightseeing reveal crystalline water, coral reefs and sandy shoals. Dry Tortugas contains no shortage of gorgeous scenery.

Where is Dry Tortugas National Park?

Dry Tortugas National Park lies 70 miles west of Key West, Florida. You cannot drive to this remote national park, but you can choose a few different ways to get there.

Best Time to Visit Dry Tortugas National Park

October through January due to hurricane season. Therefore, November through April are the best time to visit Dry Tortugas. 

How to Get to Dry Tortugas

Seaplane Charter You can book a private seaplane charter to get to Dry Tortugas through Seaplane Adventures out of Key West. It’s the quickest way to reach Dry Tortugas but also more expensive than the ferry.

What You Can Do While at Dry Tortugas

Camp Believe it or not, you can camp on Garden Key. Sounds like an extraordinary experience, right? Stargazing, snorkeling, unbelievable sunsets and more!

Snorkel

The shallow five-to-15 feet depths make snorkeling an incredible experience — imagine your kids seeing tropical fish, starfish, queen conchs and living coral for the first time! 

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