Dry Tortugas National Park - Plan Your Visit (U.S. National Park Service)

A visit to Dry Tortugas National Park requires a bit of planning. The links above will assist you in making the necessary arrangements. Should you require further assistance, you can always contact us.

Special Events happen at the fort from time to time. Call the main park number at 305-242-7700 with questions.

Dry Tortugas National Park January 2008

Mason crews work on repairing and preserving the brick structures at Fort Jefferson.

Preservation of Fort Jefferson may impact your visit.

When planning your visit to Dry Tortugas National Park, please note that parts of Fort Jefferson will be closed to the public from November to May when mason crews are working on preservations projects. These temporary closures are not in effect during the hurricane season June to November

For more information on the preservation work planned for Fort Jefferson please click this brochure link.