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 detailsClosure
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
