Basic Information

Almost 70 miles west of Key West, Florida, lies a cluster of seven islands, composed of coral reefs and sand, called the Dry Tortugas.

With the surrounding shoals and water, they make up the Dry Tortugas National Park, an area noted for bird and marine life and shipwrecks. Fort Jefferson, its central feature, is one of the nation's largest 1800s masonry forts.

 

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Plan to go cashless

This park does not accept cash.

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National Park Service Mobile App

This app is a great tool for planning your trip, then it can be used as a guide during your visit. You can download the maps and content from Dry Tortugas National Park for offline use. It’s especially handy if you’re exploring remote areas or concerned about data limits.

Free and available now.

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Lost & Found
If you have lost an item during your visit, please complete the Lost and Found form. Providing detailed and accurate information helps staff match your report with recovered items. If a matching item is not found, you will not be contacted further. For follow-up questions, please contact park headquarters during business hours at [phone].

To report a lost item please click here.

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To learn more about the park, follow the links below:

• Current Conditions
• Permits and Reservations
• Pets
• Goods and Services

 

Explore Fort Jefferson

Located on Garden Key, historic Fort Jefferson is the largest masonry fort in the western hemisphere.

Snorkeling and Swimming

Enjoy Garden Key's many coral reefs and wildlife by taking a swim around the island

Loggerhead Key

The largest of the 7 islands in Dry Tortugas National Park is Loggerhead Key, and should not be missed.