Dry Tortugas National Park
64,701
Acres
84,000/year
Annual Visitors
$15
Entry Fee
February through May
Best Time to Visit
National Park Service
National Park
Established as a national park on October 26, 1992, Dry Tortugas sits 70 miles west of Key West in the Gulf of Mexico, reachable only by boat or seaplane. Fort Jefferson, the massive unfinished Civil War-era fortress, is the largest masonry structure in the Americas.
What Dry Tortugas Is Known For
Fort Jefferson Civil War fortress
Coral reef snorkeling
Remote seaplane and ferry access
Rare bird nesting colony
Top Activities
Snorkeling
Touring Fort Jefferson
Birdwatching
Kayaking
Camping
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