Explore a 19th Century Fort and snorkel crystal clear water with incredible marine life
Almost 70 miles (113 km) west of Key West lies the remote Dry Tortugas National Park. The 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 frequent the area.
Features
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Research Natural Area
A special designated no anchor and no take zone within park waters has been put in place to improve marine resources......
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Dry Tortugas can be an awesome experience if you
are prepared for an adventure. Find out all the information you need to plan your visit. Be sure to check out "Things to Know Before You Come" .
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Virtual Park Tours
Short videos provide an opportunity to experience the park before you get here and learn more about our natural and cultural resources.
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Eco Discovery Center
Due to the remoteness of this park the NPS has partnered with NOAA at a visitor center in Key West that is free and open to the public Tue - Sat 9-4.
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Outdoor Adventure
The entire park provides great outdoor opportunities - from the boat or plane ride over to Boating, snorkeling, and historical hiking tours.
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Getting there
Dry Tortugas is only accessible by boat or seaplane. Follow the link here to plan your trip to this remote piece of cultural and natural history.
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Join our park family and get up-to-the minute
information that may affect your visit on our twitter feed: view great photos on Flicker, Videos on Youtube, and our RSS keeps you in the news.
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Fort Jefferson
Incredible 19th century fortification - currently undergoing preservation.....
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Marine habitat
We have great images of underwater at Dry Tortugas - including a webcam.
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Did You Know?
Despite over 30 years of construction, massive Fort Jefferson was never truly completed on the islands of the Dry Tortugas. Advances in weapon technology would come to render the fort obsolete by 1862.