Dry Tortugas National Park
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- $15 · per person
- Phone
- 3052427700
- Address
- 40001 SR-9336, Homestead, FL 33034
About Dry Tortugas
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.
Hours
Dry Tortugas
The Dry Tortugas is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. This includes holidays.
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
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| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Entrance fees
| Per Person | $15 | 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 fees (including international visitors). Ferry tickets include the cost of entrance to the park, but NOT camping fees. Seaplane will charge the entrance fee upon arrival. Plan to bring cash for each person aged 16-years of age and older. Private boaters may purchase a digital pass in advance or pay cash/check at Garden Key main dock. |
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An America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee at every site that charges one.
Getting there
Dry Tortugas National Park is one of the most remote parks in the National Park System. Located approximately 70 miles west of Key West it is accessible only by a daily concession ferry, private boats, charter boats, or seaplane.
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. The two main seasons are the winter stormy season from December through March which is windier and sees rougher seas, and the summertime tropical storm season from June through November where there is a higher chance of isolated storms. During the summers it is hot and humid. During the winter the temperature is milder and drier.
Things to do
Astronomy, Birdwatching, Boat Tour, Boating, Bookstore and Park Store, Camping, Fishing, Guided Tours, Hands-On, Junior Ranger Program, Paddling, SCUBA Diving, Shopping, Snorkeling, Stargazing, Swimming, Volunteer Vacation, Wildlife Watching.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Dry Tortugas ↗