National Park · Florida, United States
Dry Tortugas National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park is a national park in Florida, United States, covering 64,701 acres (26,184 ha), established in 1992; it recorded 89,355 visits in 2025.
Photo: U.S. National Park Service via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Florida, United States |
| Area | 64,701 acres (26,184 ha) |
| Established | 1992 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 89,355 |
| Coordinates | 24.6300° N, 82.8700° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Dry Tortugas National Park
Dry Tortugas National Park is a national park of the United States located about 68 miles (109 km) west of Key West in the Gulf of Mexico, in the United States. The park preserves Fort Jefferson and the several Dry Tortugas islands, the westernmost and most isolated of the Florida Keys. The archipelago's coral reefs are the least disturbed of the Florida Keys reefs. The park is noted for abundant sea life, tropical bird breeding grounds, colorful coral reefs, and shipwrecks and sunken treasures. The park's centerpiece is Fort Jefferson, a massive but unfinished coastal fortress.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
December to April — dry season with calmer seas; summer is hot with afternoon storms
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Key West, Florida |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Key West International Airport |
| Getting there | Before You Go 70 Miles West of Key West Dry Tortugas National Park is located approximately 70 miles west of Key West, Florida. |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- José Martí International Airport (HAV) · Havana, Cuba · 117.1 miles away
- Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA) · Matanzas, Cuba · 142.7 miles away
- Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) · Fort Myers, United States · 148.9 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Dry Tortugas National Park?
Dry Tortugas National Park is in Florida, United States (24.6300° N, 82.8700° W).
When was Dry Tortugas National Park established?
Dry Tortugas National Park was established in 1992, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Dry Tortugas National Park?
Dry Tortugas National Park covers 64,701 acres (26,184 ha).
How many people visit Dry Tortugas National Park each year?
It recorded 89,355 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
When is the best time to visit Dry Tortugas National Park?
December to April — dry season with calmer seas; summer is hot with afternoon storms.
Does Dry Tortugas National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Dry Tortugas National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Dry Tortugas National Park?
The nearest town is Key West, Florida. The nearest airport is Key West International Airport. Before You Go 70 Miles West of Key West Dry Tortugas National Park is located approximately 70 miles west of Key West, Florida.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dry_Tortugas_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/drto/ — Official park page.