Places to Go

Rich Cultural & Natural Resources

Dry Tortugas National Park is rich in both significant cultural and natural resources. You can enjoy dramatic landscapes and the history of Fort Jefferson, or explore our beautiful reefs, marine life and shipwrecks. There are many areas to explore this park -- both above and below the water!

Canon Tracks in Fort Jefferson

Places at Dry Tortugas & Key West

 

Garden Key

Garden Key is the second largest island of the Dry Tortugas, and home to historic Fort Jefferson.

Loggerhead Key

The largest of the 7 islands in Dry Tortugas National Park is Loggerhead Key, and should not be missed.

Bush Key

Bush Key, adjacent to Garden Key, is a paradise for tropical bird watchers and closed seasonally for nesting season.