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Dry Tortugas National Park

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OutdoorEntrance - Per Person: $15Popular

A few of the stars at night with a view of Fort Jefferson. — NPS Photo / Brett Seymour

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. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, the park is known the world over as the home of magnificent Fort Jefferson, picturesque blue waters, superlative coral reefs and marine life, and the vast assortment of bird life that frequents the area.

Good to know

Published schedule: The Dry Tortugas is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. This includes holidays.
Cost: Entrance - Per Person: $15

Sources checked Jul 24, 2026

Where

Dry Tortugas National Park · 40001 SR-9336 · Homestead · FL

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