Last updated: April 2, 2021
Place
Garden Key
Quick Facts
Location:
Dry Tortugas
Significance:
Location of historic Fort Jefferson and Dry Tortugas National Park Headquarters
Amenities
20 listed
Accessible Rooms, Accessible Sites, Amphitheater, Animal-Safe Food Storage, Baby Changing Station, Beach/Water Access, Benches/Seating, Canoe/Kayak/Small Boat Launch, Dock/Pier, First Aid/Medical Care Available, Fish-Cleaning Station, Gifts/Souvenirs/Books, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information, Information - Maps Available, Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Picnic Shelter/Pavilion, Picnic Table, Sea Plane Launch
Garden Key is home to our park headquarters, visitor center, campgrounds and great swimming and snorkeling areas.
Garden Key is the second largest island in the Dry Tortugas, about 14 acres in size, and has had the most human impact. Located on Garden Key is historic Fort Jefferson, one of the nation’s largest 19th century forts and a central cultural feature of Dry Tortugas National Park. To learn more about the history of Fort Jefferson click here.