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Best trails in Dry Tortugas National Park

Best trails in Dry Tortugas National Park

4.5(63 reviews)

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United States
#59 of 60 national parks

Want to find the best trails in Dry Tortugas National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 1 great trails for hiking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 1 easy hiking trails in Dry Tortugas National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 0 to 0 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Dry Tortugas National Park.

Visitor info

Hours & contact
Open 24 hours
Passes & fees
Starting at $15
Accessibility
General park hours
Every day • Open 24 hours
Phone
(305) 242-7700
Entrance pass
Per Person

The entrance fee for Dry Tortugas National Park is $15.00 per person and is good for 7 consecutive days. Any person 15 years old and under is exempt from paying an entrance fees (including international visitors).

Ferry tickets include the cost of entrance to the park, but NOT camping fees.

Seaplane will charge the entrance fee upon arrival. Plan to bring cash for each person aged 16-years of age and older.

Private boaters may purchase a digital pass in advance or pay cash/check at Garden Key main dock.

$15
Purchase pass
2025 Fee-free days

No entrance pass required on these days:

Monday, January 20 — Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Saturday, April 19 — First day of National Park Week
Thursday, June 19 — Juneteenth National Independence Day
Monday, August 4 — Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
Saturday, September 27 — National Public Lands Day
Tuesday, November 11 — Veterans Day

Annual pass
All U.S. national parks

Join millions of people who enjoy our National Parks with the "America the Beautiful" National Park & Federal Recreational Lands Pass, otherwise known as the Interagency Annual Pass. The pass is valid for a year's worth of visits from the month of purchase at more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the country.

$80
Purchase pass
Overview

The Interagency Access Pass is accepted here.

The first tier of Fort Jefferson is wheelchair accessible, though assistance may be needed on the grassy/natural terrain.

Additional information about accessibility at Dry Tortugas National Park can be found on their website: https://www.nps.gov/drto/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm.

Transportation

Commercial boat tours are used to access the park. Please contact those services directly to ask about accessibility.

Facilities

The first tier of Fort Jefferson is wheelchair accessible, though assistance may be needed on the grassy/natural terrain.

Service animals

Service animals must be on-leash throughout the park.

Trail reviews for Dry Tortugas National Park

321 trailgoers Busiest in December
Oct 15, 2024Hiking
Not crowdedGreat views

Dry Tortugas National Park. Wow!! What a gift to be able to see it.

Fort Jefferson Trail
Dec 6, 2024Hiking
Great conditionsGreat views

Very nice remote national park. Definitely worth a trip to the Dry Tortugas for Fort Jefferson and swimming/snorkeling.

Fort Jefferson Trail
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Dry Tortugas National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Dry Tortugas National Park is Bush Key Trail [CLOSED], which has a 4.5 star rating from 63 reviews. This trail is 0.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 0 ft.

What is the longest trail in Dry Tortugas National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Dry Tortugas National Park is Bush Key Trail [CLOSED]. This trail is estimated to be 0.9 mi long.

How many trails are in Dry Tortugas National Park?

There are 1 trails in Dry Tortugas National Park. These trails have an average 4.5-star rating from 63 AllTrails community reviews.