National Park

Dry Tortugas National Park

FL · US

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Places

Places in Dry Tortugas

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Place

Fort Jefferson

A colossal brick fortress adrift in turquoise water and history

Visitor Center · Restroom

Place

Garden Key

Historic fort, clear-water snorkeling, and remote camping on one tiny island

Restroom · Picnic Table

Place

Campground Area

Remote island campground beside Fort Jefferson with beachside snorkeling

Campground · Restroom

Place

Fort Jefferson Parade Ground Bastions

Corner bastions and spiral stairs with sweeping fort views

Scenic Viewpoint

Trails

Trails in Dry Tortugas

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Easy

Fort Jefferson Ramparts Walk

Short, easy stroll atop historic brick walls with big ocean views

0.7 mi · 12 min · Easy

Easy

Loggerhead Key Loop

Remote beach loop with lighthouse views and world-class snorkeling

1.4 mi · 1 hr · Easy

Easy

Bush Key Beach Walk

Short sandy stroll to a bird haven when the sandbar is exposed.

1 mi · 45 min · Easy

Easy

Fort Jefferson Loop

Easy loop around Fort Jefferson with nonstop sea and history

0.5 mi · 18 min · Easy

Wildlife

Wildlife in Dry Tortugas

Always follow park rules and local laws. Never approach wildlife, stay in your vehicle when required, and stay completely out of roadways.More wildlife

Loggerhead Sea Turtle in Dry Tortugas National Park

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Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Caretta carettaReports peak in the evening, around 7 PMOpen wildlife map

Green Sea Turtle in Dry Tortugas National Park

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Green Sea Turtle

Chelonia mydasReports peak in the afternoon, around noonOpen wildlife map

Great White Heron in Dry Tortugas National Park

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Great White Heron

Ardea herodias occidentalisReports peak in the early morning, around 7 AMOpen wildlife map

Masked Booby in Dry Tortugas National Park

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Masked Booby

Sula dactylatraReports peak in the early morning, around 8 AMOpen wildlife map

Before you go

Current park alerts

Road work, closures, safety notices, and updates from official park sources.More alerts

Closure

Sections of Moat Wall Closed Until Winter 2026

Sections of the Fort Jefferson moat wall are closed until Winter 2026 while damaged areas from Hurricanes Helene and Milton are under repair and reinforcement. Follow posted signage and do not cross any barricades. Official alerts page: https://www.nps.gov/drto/planyourvisit/conditions.htmOfficial details

Closure

Bush Key Closed to Visitor Access

Bush Key remains closed to visitors until Fall 2026 to protect nesting Sooty Terns, Brown Noddies, and Magnificent Frigatebirds. Boaters must stay 100 feet away from the island’s mean low tide line. Official conditions: https://www.nps.gov/drto/planyourvisit/conditions.htmOfficial details

Dry Tortugas National Park

Fort Jefferson

Garden Key

Campground Area

Fort Jefferson Parade Ground Bastions

Fort Jefferson Ramparts Walk

Loggerhead Key Loop

Bush Key Beach Walk

Fort Jefferson Loop

Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Green Sea Turtle

Great White Heron

Masked Booby

Sections of Moat Wall Closed Until Winter 2026

Bush Key Closed to Visitor Access

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