Good to know
- Tickets
- The park charges a per-person entry fee, usually added to your ferry or seaplane ticket and covered by the America the Beautiful pass. Check nps.gov for current rates.
- Time needed
- A full day, including about 2 hours 15 minutes each way on the ferry, with about 4 hours on the island.
- Best time
- Winter and spring for calm seas and dry weather. Summer water is warm and clear, but it is hurricane season.
- Getting there
- The Yankee Freedom ferry leaves from Key West. Nearest major airport is Key West International; from Miami it is about a 3.5-hour drive to Key West.
Where to stay nearby
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Dry Tortugas National Park questions
How do you get to Dry Tortugas National Park?
Take the Yankee Freedom ferry or a seaplane from Key West. Both sell out, so book as far ahead as you can.
Can you snorkel at Dry Tortugas?
Yes. The ferry includes snorkel gear, and the best spots are along the fort's moat walls and off the beaches.
Can you camp at Dry Tortugas?
Yes, Garden Key has a small primitive campground. Space is limited and campers must arrange ferry passage well ahead.
