Dry Tortugas National Park
Closure Caution Information See 5 current alerts
Current alerts (5)
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Closure
Seasonal Closure: Bush Key
Most of Bush Key is now open to the public. To protect nesting frigatebirds, a small area on the north side of Bush Key, all of Long Key, and all vegetation remains closed until further notice.
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Closure
Sections of moat wall closed until Winter 2026
Sections of the moat wall that were damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton (2024) are undergoing repair and reinforcement. For your safety, please follow posted signage and do not cross any barricades.
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Closure
Current Alerts and Conditions
Be sure to review the Alerts and Conditions below before and during your visit for additional, up-to-date information on closures, cautions, and other current park conditions.
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Caution
Garden Key Harbor Light
Vessel operators - the Garden Key Harbor Light is undergoing repairs and is extinguished. At this time it is unknown when the light will again be illuminated.
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Information
Migrant Notice
Like elsewhere in the Florida Keys, we have seen an increase in Cuban migrants arriving by boat from Cuba and landing on the islands of Dry Tortugas National Park. You may observe migrant landings at the park and visitor areas may be impacted.
Hours
Dry Tortugas
| Every day | All Day |
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The Dry Tortugas is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. This includes holidays.
Visitor centers
Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
| Monday – Tuesday | Closed |
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| Wednesday – Sunday | 9:00AM - 4:00PM |
Located in NOAA’s Dr. Nancy Foster Florida Keys Environmental Complex on the Truman Annex waterfront in Key West, the Center features more than 6,000 square feet of interactive exhibits, which interpret the resources and management efforts of Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, two national parks, and four national wildlife refuges. Admission is always free, so be sure to stop by for a visit.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
Garden Key Visitor Center
Garden Key Visitor Center
| Monday – Sunday | 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
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Garden Key is open 7 days a week all year round including holidays.
About this 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.