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Park Details
Location Information
Location:
Key West, Florida
Address/Telephone:
Site Supervisor
Dry Tortugas
National Park
PO Box 6208
Key West, FL 33041
305-242-7700
Directions/Transportation:
Boat or seaplane
provide the only access to the Park. Several
boat and air taxi services offer trips to the Dry
Tortugas from Key West and the Lower Keys, as well as
from the Naple and Fort Myers areas of Southwest Florida.
Specific information about these services may be obtained
from the chambers of commerce at 3330 Overseas Highway,
Marathon, FL 33052, phone 305-743-5417;Old Mallory
Square, Key West, FL 33040, phone 305-294-2587; and 1700
N. Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL 33940, phone 813-262-6141.
The closest airport is Key West International.
Operating Hours/Seasons
Day use only on all keys except Garden Key. Bush Key is closed to visitors from April to September to protect nesting Sooty and Noddy Terns.
Reservations/Permits/Fees
No entrance fee. A Florida salt water fishing license is required. Personal watercraft, i.e. jet skis, are not permitted.
Facilities and Opportunities
Almost 70 miles (112.9 km) west of Key West lies a cluster of seven coral reefs called the Dry Tortugas. These reefs along with surrounding shoals and waters make up Dry Tortugas. Known for its famous bird and marine life, and its legends of pirates and sunken gold. Dry Tortugas National Park includes the largest of the 19th century American coastal forts. The park is isolated, visitors must provide everything they will need including food and water.
Programs/Activities:
Visitor Center,
interpretive exhibits, a picnic area, self-guiding tours,
Ranger-led activities, bird and wildlife watching,
picnicking, salt water sport fishing, snorkeling,
swimming and scuba diving. Lodging and Camping Stations:
Camping:
Camping is permitted on Garden
Kay only in a small number of primitive camp sites that
are available on a first-come, first served basis. Groups
of 10 or more must obtain a special permit in advance.
Other overnight accommodations are available in Key West,
70 miles (112.9km). Supplies are available in Key West.
Accessibility:
Restrooms, picnic area
and the first tier of Fort Jefferson are accessible.
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