Dry Tortugas National Park

Homestead, FL

Dry Tortugas National Park

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Build a pet-friendly route with campgrounds, stops, and travel details tailored to your crew.

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Pet-friendly summary

To ensure the health and safety of pets normally permitted, we are advising visitors not to allow their pets to tamper with, or around, elevated and sealed black bait boxes.

Amenities

  • Astronomy
  • Stargazing
  • Boating
  • Boat Tour
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Guided Tours
  • Hands-On
  • Volunteer Vacation
  • Paddling
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • SCUBA Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store

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.