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.
What you’ll hear
16 places to explore in this park.
- Bird Key Wreck
- Campground Restroom
- Dock House and Information
- Dr. Mudd's Cell
- Dry Tortugas Research Natural Area (RNA)
- Fort Jefferson
- Fort Jefferson Dungeon
- Garden Key
- Little Africa Patch Reef
- Loggerhead Key
- North Coaling Docks
- South Coaling Docks
- Tortugas Harbor Light
- W. Garden Key Dinghy Beach
- Windjammer Wreck
- Yankee Freedom III Ferry Dock
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