What are the hours at Dry Tortugas National Park?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Dry Tortugas)

How much does it cost to enter Dry Tortugas National Park?

Dry Tortugas National Park charges $15 per vehicle, $15 per person. Fees are waived on the National Park Service's fee-free days; check the official site for current pricing.

Does Dry Tortugas National Park require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Dry Tortugas National Park. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Dry Tortugas National Park open right now?

Q: Is Dry Tortugas National Park open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Dry Tortugas National Park is partially closed. Seasonal Closure: Bush Key

National Park · FL

Partially closed

Dry Tortugas National Park is partially closed.

Why this statusSeasonal Closure: Bush Key

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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A cluster of small islands 70 miles west of Key West, built around Fort Jefferson, the largest brick structure in the Americas. Reachable only by boat or seaplane.

Type: National Park
State: FL
Established: 1992
Size: 101 sq mi
2025 visits: 0.09M (#56 most-visited)

About Dry Tortugas National Park

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.

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Visitor info

Address40001 SR-9336, Homestead, FL 33034

Phone(305) 242-7700

Websitewww.nps.gov/drto/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Dry Tortugas

Entrance fee$15 per vehicle, $15 per person · fee details ↗

Getting thereDry Tortugas National Park is one of the most remote parks in the National Park System. Located approximately 70 miles west of Key West it is accessible only by a daily concession ferry, private boats, charter boats, or seaplane.

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How we read this status

We derive Dry Tortugas National Park's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Seasonal Closure: Bush Key Full method: how we check park status.