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Fort JeffersonHistoric Fort Jefferson, on Garden Key, is an ideal spot for an easy hike or watching the sun rise or set.
Dry Tortugas
Accessible only by boat or seaplane, Dry Tortugas National Park protects a remote mix of coral reefs, open ocean, and a massive 19th-century fort.
Top Stops
Top places to visit in Dry Tortugas, from signature stops to easy additions for the trip plan.
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Loggerhead KeyLoggerhead Key is the largest of the park's islands and the perfect spot for swimming, snorkeling, diving, paddling, hiking or catching a mesmerizing sunset.
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Bush KeyBush Key is an undeveloped, subtropical island that offers unique opportunities for wildlife viewing, hiking and paddling.
Information
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Basic Information
Food & ShoppingWhile the park doesn't offer any restaurants, food is available to visitors traveling to the island by ferry.
Snorkeling
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Loggerhead KeyLoggerhead Key is the largest of the park's islands and the perfect spot for swimming, snorkeling, diving, paddling, hiking or catching a mesmerizing sunset.
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Bush KeyBush Key is an undeveloped, subtropical island that offers unique opportunities for wildlife viewing, hiking and paddling.
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Windjammer WreckConsidered the most popular dive of Dry Tortugas, this site is the wreck of the Norwegian Avanti sailing vessel.
Paddling
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Point of interest
Loggerhead KeyLoggerhead Key is the largest of the park's islands and the perfect spot for swimming, snorkeling, diving, paddling, hiking or catching a mesmerizing sunset.
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Bush KeyBush Key is an undeveloped, subtropical island that offers unique opportunities for wildlife viewing, hiking and paddling.
Point of interest
Windjammer WreckConsidered the most popular dive of Dry Tortugas, this site is the wreck of the Norwegian Avanti sailing vessel.
Scuba Diving
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Point of interest
Windjammer WreckConsidered the most popular dive of Dry Tortugas, this site is the wreck of the Norwegian Avanti sailing vessel.
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Historic Coaling Pier PilingsAn excellent diving and snorkeling site, the Coaling Pier Pilings attract large grouper, tarpon, barracudas and sharks.
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Texas RockThis dive site, due north of Garden Key, consists of one huge mound of coral.
Swimming
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Loggerhead KeyLoggerhead Key is the largest of the park's islands and the perfect spot for swimming, snorkeling, diving, paddling, hiking or catching a mesmerizing sunset.
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Garden KeyGarden Key houses Fort Jefferson and is the only island that allows overnight camping.
Hiking
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Point of interest
Fort JeffersonHistoric Fort Jefferson, on Garden Key, is an ideal spot for an easy hike or watching the sun rise or set.
Point of interest
Loggerhead KeyLoggerhead Key is the largest of the park's islands and the perfect spot for swimming, snorkeling, diving, paddling, hiking or catching a mesmerizing sunset.
Point of interest
Bush KeyBush Key is an undeveloped, subtropical island that offers unique opportunities for wildlife viewing, hiking and paddling.
Point of Interest
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Point of interest
Fort JeffersonHistoric Fort Jefferson, on Garden Key, is an ideal spot for an easy hike or watching the sun rise or set.
Point of interest
Loggerhead KeyLoggerhead Key is the largest of the park's islands and the perfect spot for swimming, snorkeling, diving, paddling, hiking or catching a mesmerizing sunset.
Point of interest
Bush KeyBush Key is an undeveloped, subtropical island that offers unique opportunities for wildlife viewing, hiking and paddling.
Camping
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Garden KeyGarden Key houses Fort Jefferson and is the only island that allows overnight camping.
Support
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Everglades AssociationThe Everglades Association is a non-profit that works to support four national parks in South Florida including Dry Tortugas.
Nearby Parks Around Dry Tortugas
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Dry Tortugas
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Dry Tortugas National Park
Nearly everything is wet about Dry Tortugas: apart from a historic fort and seven small islands, this 100-square-mile park is open water.
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Sallyport
The original entrance (and main defense) of Fort Jefferson.
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Dr. Mudd's Cell
Dr. Samuel Mudd is the the most famous prisoner to be held at Fort Jefferson. Mudd was found guilty of conspiring with John Wilkes Booth in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln
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Harbor Light
NPS still operates the beacon of this 1876 iron lighthouse.
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Fort Jefferson
Historic Fort Jefferson, on Garden Key, is an ideal spot for an easy hike or watching the sun rise or set.
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Parade Ground
Eight open acres in the middle of Fort Jefferson.
