Established Camping
Garden Key Campground — Dry Tortugas National Park
About
National Park Service
The best way to truly experience the islands of the Dry Tortugas is by actually spending a night out in that island wilderness. Like most national parks, visitors to the Dry Tortugas have the option of spending a few nights out on their own. The islands feel like they are truly in the "middle of nowhere," as you are about 70 miles from civilization.
Dry Tortugas Camping is highly limited. There is not enough space out on the islands to hold an unlimited amount of campers. Because of this, the ferry that travels to the Dry Tortugas only transports ten campers per day. It is a good idea to plan well in advance due to the low number of available spaces. Furthermore, each camper can only transport a total of 60-70 pounds. This does not include the containers of water campers will need to bring.
Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Toilets
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
ScoutAbsolutely the best
Dry Tortuga has it all! Breathtaking snorkeling plus interesting history behind the fort. We stayed the 3 nights it was in August so it was hot but our days were spent in the water snorkeling. There were 4 of us in our group my brother and 2 aunt's. There was only 1 other person camping while we were there. We met lots of nice people that came for the day your on the fairy. Snorkeling was definitely the highlight of our trip the amazing different colored fish and bizarre sea life we encountered was unforgettable. If you haven't been this is definitely one for the list of places to visit. Be sure to pack plenty of food and water the fruit trays come out every night and will chew holes in your tent to get to your food. I suggest coolers and totes for your food items. I will definitely be visiting here again soon. We took the fairy but when I go again I will definitely do plane the fairy ride was a bit rough and the crew not very pleasant at times.
LegendGreat experience
Camping allows to truly enjoy and discover Dry Tortuga NP. Basic camping but Gorgeous location on the beach.
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RangerA unique trip all around!
Well worth the money and travel time to experience one of the country’s most remote national parks.m! Boat in or seaplane in to snorkel, scuba, camp, and sight see around the keys!
Location
Garden Key Campground — Dry Tortugas National Park is located in Florida
Directions
The actual Tortugas islands are only accessible by boat or plane. The most common way to get out here is via the Yankee Freedom or sea plane. The flights aboard the seaplanes are slightly more expensive and have very limited availability. The ferry departs daily at 8AM from Key West and returns at 5PM.
Coordinates
24.62848 N
82.87319 W