Superintendent's Compendium

In accordance with regulations and the delegated authority provided in Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter I, Parts 1 through 7, authorized by Title 16, United States Code, Section 3, the following regulatory provisions are established for the proper management, protection, government and public use of the portion of Dry Tortugas National Park under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service. These discretionary regulations are in addition to the other regulations published in Title 36 CFR, Chapter I, Parts 2 through 7. Unless otherwise stated, these regulatory provisions apply in addition to the requirements contained in 36 CFR, Chapter 1.

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36 CFR §1.5 – Visiting Hours, Public Use Limits, Closures, Area Designations for Specific Use or Activities

36 CFR § 1.5(a)(1) The following visiting hours and public use limits are established for all or for the listed portions of the park, and the following closures are established for all or a portion of the park to all public use or to a certain use or activity. 

To prevent conflict and hardship, on a case by case basis, any of the visiting hours, public use limits and closures described in this section may be further reduced or extended by the Superintendent or his/her designee for circumstances involving:

  • Adverse weather conditions

  • Mechanical failure

  • Medical emergencies

  • Other public safety matters.

 

36 CFR §1.6 – Activities that require Special Use Permits

Under the authority of 36 CFR §1.6, when authorized by regulations set forth in 36 CFR, the superintendent may issue a permit to authorize an otherwise prohibited or restricted activity or impose a public use limit. The following is a compilation of those activities for which a special use permit or still photography and audio recording permit. Permits which can be obtained at Garden Key at the Dry Tortugas National Park are indicated by “(Obtained at Garden Key)”. Unless indicated below as “(Obtained at Garden Key)” or “(Obtained from Park Manager prior to arrival by calling 305-224-4222)”, all other permits must be obtained from the Superintendent, Everglades National Park, prior to arriving at Dry Tortugas National Park.

 

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Last updated: January 11, 2024

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