The s and n of the three wharves on the e side of the key are in ruins. The islands are home to dry tortugas national park and are accessible only by boat or seaplane. Dry tortugas national park map dry tortugas national park travel guide. Nati middle ground hospital key trsl iowa rock long key. Military personnel can obtain a free annual pass in person at a federal recreation site by showing a common access card cac or military id.
Directions, maps, flights, and car rental reservations. Getting there is half the adventure and exploring this national park, sea turtles and the island is magical. Dry tortugas national park features a historical fort and gorgeous, serene beach with turquoise waters, which is considered one of the best destinations in key west. Tortugas ecological reserve tortugas north texas rock davis rock off ramp dry oow northkey harbor park east key north 00 w trsaoorw 1 nautical mile nt2. As a bird and marine life sanctuary, this park contains some of the healthiest coral reefs remaining in north american shores. Dry tortugas dry tortugas national park florida national park. Dry tortugas national park is a united states national park that contains a cluster of islands about 70 mi west of key west, florida, on garden key. Visitors to dry tortugas, near key west, can bird watch, camp on the beach, and snorkel the surrounding waters filled with sea life and pristine coral reefs. The dry tortugas is an archipelago seven miles long consisting of seven small islands and is considered one of the premier ecoattractions in the world. Click on a tile number 171 in the map below to view the corresponding map in pdf format. Front 3 with sallyport, below leanto structure, lighthouse keepers house, and 2nd tier casemates. For price matching call 866 5755068 current prices are 30% cheaper than cruise lines. Dry tortugas national park is a national park in the usa about 68 statute miles 109 km west of key west in the gulf of mexico. The national park service is modifying its operations on a parkbypark basis in accordance with.
Take the highspeed dry tortugas national park ferry about two hours and 15 minutes oneway or a seaplane. Dry tortugas national park day trip by catamaran the island is amazing. Here you will find all you need to know about the natural history. Almost 70 miles west of key west, florida, lies a cluster of seven islands, composed of coral reefs and sand, called. Dry tortugas dry tortugas national park florida national. The park is located almost 70 miles west of key west in a cluster of seven islands, composed of coral reefs and sand, called the dry tortugas. The 10 best dry tortugas national park hotels where to. Located in the waters of the gulf of mexico, this sevenisle national park 70 miles west of key west. Dry tortugas is located about 70 nautical miles west of key west.
Discuss dry tortugas national park travel with tripadvisor travelers. Dry tortugas national park compendium 2016 7 36 cfr 1. Park map and guide almost 70 miles west of key west, florida. It should not be used in place of national ocean survey chart 11438, which is indispensable for safe boating on these waters. Ask a question dry tortugas national park destination experts. In 2007, a nofishing marine reserve known as the research natural area rna was created within the park by the national park service nps to protect shallowwater habitats. Jan 23, 2017 here, our comprehensive guide to spending a day or weekend at dry tortugas national park. Use the marine visitor use interactive map to answer marine questions such as. Dry tortugas maps usa maps of dry tortugas national park. Still farther west is the tortugas bank, which is submerged. The dry tortugas are a small group of islands, located in the gulf of mexico at the end of the florida keys, united states, about 67 miles 108 km west of key west, and 37 miles 60 km west of the marquesas keys, the closest islands. Fort jefferson, its central cultural feature, is one of the nations. Preservation is key on the seven islands comprising dry tortugas national park in the gulf of mexico.
The dry tortugas national park, a series of islands 70 miles from key west, is a place of great beauty, history and solitude. Dry tortugas national park is a national park in the united states about 68 miles 109 km west. Ideally, the route along the greatest american road trip should coincide with park seasonality. With the arrival of the us army in 1846, the population of the remote cluster of islands began to swell. The islands are situated at the entrance to the gulf of mexico, west of key west, fla.
Official dry tortugas map that shows all the islands in the park, and contains an. Commercial fishing is prohibited within these waters. Garden key and the surrounding waters of the dry tortugas are subject to rules and regulations prescribed by the secretary of the interior. Red tiles indicate that more than one map type exists for that region. Welcome to the dry tortugas national park information guide. Camping at dry tortugas national park a chain of islands located in the gulf of mexico to the west of key west, florida is unlike any other camping experience you might have. Dont go to the dry tortugas without these 3 helpful tips. This map is an orientation aid for visitors to dry tortugas national park.
Dry tortugas national park national park, florida, united. Here is a nautical dry tortugas national park map provided by noaa, featuring ocean depths all across the national park. Learn more about the park and what you can see and do there. Dry tortugas national park key west 2020 all you need to. Below you will find an interactive map showing the location of fort jefferson on garden key in dry tortugas. Getting to dry tortugas national park national parked. Trips to americas most remote national park aboard a highspeed ferry or sea plane. A guide to exploring dry tortugas national park travel. National park service, restorationcleanup by matt holly. It should not be used in place of noaas office of coast survey chart 11438, which is indispensable for safe boating on these waters. The park preserves fort jefferson and the seven dry tortugas islands, the westernmost and most isolated of the florida keys. While we would love to be able to visit the national parks when they are at their best in terms of weather, there are simply too many to visit during the span of one year to make this possible. Beautiful, clean and big enough that you wont run into anyone and can be pretty much by yourself in some spots.
The narrative of dry tortugas starts when the florida platform began to accumulate some 200 million years ago with the opening of the modern atlantic ocean and the breakup of pangaea. The dry tortugas is a definite add to your bucket list. Dry tortugas national park travel guide at wikivoyage. Dry tortugas npdry tortugas, key west, garden key everglades nphomestead, royal palm. Dry tortugas national park the greatest american road trip. Dry tortugas national oceanic and atmospheric administration. Nps geodiversity atlasdry tortugas national park, florida. Dry tortugas national park key west all you need to. The archipelagos coral reefs are the least disturbed of the florida keys reefs.
Also, there may be parks with cancellation stations that are not on this list. Dry tortugas beaches map dry tortugas national park. Garden key dry tortugas national park map dry tortugas. The large seabird colony, including sooty terns, brown noddy, masked booby and magnificent frigatebird, and the regular occurrence of caribbean vagrant birds makes them a popular birding destination. The first europeans to discover the islands were the spanish in 15, led by.
Dry tortugas national park, located 70 miles west of key west, can be reached by boat or seaplane from key west. Passport to your national parks cancellation station locations updated 100119 new listings are in red while nearly all parks in the national park system participate in the passport program, participation is voluntary. Visitor center no swim area start here dry tortugas. Fort jeferson selfguided tour dry tortugas national park. Dry tortugas national park, florida a travel guide. Dry tortugas national park, national park located on the dry tortugas islands, southwestern florida, u. National park geologic resource management issues scoping summary pdf. Map showing the location of dry tortugas national park. Dry tortugas national park beach seaplane beach in key. The 10 best dry tortugas national park hotels where to stay. Following this are the official park maps provided by the national park service.
These passes are valid at all national parks including dry tortugas national park. National park service, harpers ferry center, publications subject. The dry tortugas have witnessed regular habitation since the irst lighthouse was constructed on garden key in 1826. Here are 3 tips on what to do and how to have a great time while visiting. Dry tortugas national park is remote, unspoiled and spectacularly situated at the southwest corner of the florida keys reef system, reachable only by boat or seaplane. Passport to your national parks cancellation station locations. Although most of the maps focus on the main part of the park fort jefferson and garden key other. Dry tortugas national park is a national park in the united states about 68 miles 109 km west of key west in the gulf of mexico.
Jan 03, 2020 dry tortugas national park features a historical fort and gorgeous, serene beach with turquoise waters, which is considered one of the best destinations in key west. In and around park waters, visitors can see nesting seabirds, five species of turtles, nurse sharks and an occasional crocodile. The florida platform dry tortugas national park is located near the southwestern edge of the florida platform. Detail map of garden key, dry tortugas national park in florida. Located almost 70 miles west of key west, dry tortugas national park preserves a cluster of seven islands, called the dry tortugas, and their surrounding shoals and water. Before visiting a park, please check the park website to determine its operating status. It should not be used in place of national ocean survey chart 11438, which is. Dry tortugas lie about 60 nuatical miles due west of key west. Map of garden key, showing proposed location of fort, 1845. Dry tortugas national park key west 2020 all you need.
The park is noted for abundant sea life, tropical bird. Pdf files and external links will open in a new window. If you happen to stay in the area and have a day or two for leisurely traveling, visiting this place is a great idea to get some enjoyable and relaxing experience. Here, our comprehensive guide to spending a day or weekend at dry tortugas national park. Dry tortugas national park forum, travel discussion for. Dry tortugas national park forum, travel discussion for dry. Approximately 70 miles west of key west lies beautiful dry tortugas national park and ft. Dry tortugas national park beach seaplane beach in key west.
Permits which can be obtained at garden key at the dry tortugas national park are indicated tortugas national park. Wayne wright, matt patterson, amar nayegandhi, and judd patterson. With the surrounding shoals and water, they make up dry tortugas national park, an area noted. You can view the map in standard, satellite, terrain and earth mode.
You can view either the original pdf file or a simple jpeg image file some of these files can be quite large. Camping in dry tortugas national park offers that and more. You can view either the original pdf file or a simple jpeg image. The garden key light, also known as the tortuga harbor light, is located at fort jefferson, on garden key in the dry tortugas, florida. Established in 1935 as fort jefferson national monument, the park occupies an. In the gulf of mexico, located 70 miles west of key west, lies a sevenmilelong chain of islands the centerpiece of dry tortugas national park. Dry tortugas national park key west all you need to know. Usgsnpsnasa eaarl topography dry tortugas national park. Established in 1935 as fort jefferson national monument, the park occupies an area of about 101 square. Get answers to your questions about dry tortugas national.
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