The Details
A remote cluster of islands accessible only by boat or seaplane, home to a 19th-century fort and pristine coral reefs.
When To Visit
Best Time To Visit
MONTH BY MONTHDecember–May: calm seas, dry weather and great snorkeling visibility; April–May is peak bird migration.
Ferry seats and camping fill during winter and spring; fall is the quietest.
Hurricane season (June–November) can cancel ferries. Summer is hot and humid, and winter cold fronts bring wind and rough crossings.
General patterns — conditions vary by year. Check current NPS alerts and road status before you go.
How Far
Park Entrances
SET YOUR LOCATIONNearest Airports
ESTIMATED DRIVE TO THE PARKDistances are rough estimates to the closest entrance. Check road and ferry conditions before you go.
What To Do
Top Things To Do
Where To Stay
Camping
Campgrounds inside the park are booked through Recreation.gov, and many fill months ahead.
FIND CAMPSITES ON RECREATION.GOV ↗Lodging & Nearby Towns
There’s no lodging inside this park, so most visitors stay in the nearby towns above.
Cool Facts & Figures
By The Numbers
Links
Plan Your Visit
OFFICIAL & TRUSTED SITESDry Tortugas