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Dry Tortugas National Park

National Park Florida

Almost 70 miles (113 km) west of Key West lies the remote Dry Tortugas National Park. This 100-square mile park is mostly open water with seven small islands. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, the park is known the world over as the home of magnificent Fort Jefferson, picturesque blue waters, superlative coral reefs and marine life, and the vast assortment of bird life that frequents the area.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

The climate in the Dry Tortugas is subtropical, which basically means that it has warm and tropical weather in the range of 60°F to 90°F. The two main seasons are the winter stormy season from December through March which is windier and sees rougher seas, and the summertime tropical storm season from June through November where there is a higher chance of isolated storms. During the summers it is hot and humid. During the winter the temperature is milder and drier.

Address

40001 SR-9336, Homestead, FL 33034

Activities & Topics

Astronomy Stargazing Boating Boat Tour Camping Fishing Guided Tours Hands-On Volunteer Vacation Paddling Junior Ranger Program SCUBA Diving Snorkeling Swimming Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Architecture and Building African American Heritage Forts Maritime Coastal Defenses Lighthouses Ships and Shipwrecks Military US Army US Navy Wars and Conflicts Civil War Animals Alligators or Crocodiles Birds Fish Tortoises and Turtles Geology Natural Sounds Night Sky Oceans Coral Reefs Unique Species Endangered