About this campground
Garden Key, home to Fort Jefferson, has a primitive campground only a short walk from public dock and piers. Individual sites can accommodate up to three 2-person tents (6 persons max per-site) on a first-come, first served basis. In the event a regular campsite is unavailable, an overflow area will be made available. Upon arrival all overnight visitors will be provided a place to camp. For parties of 10 or more, a group campsite is available through our website.
Getting there
Dry Tortugas National Park is one of the most remote parks in the National Park System. Located approximately 70 miles west of Key West it is accessible only by a daily concession ferry, private boats, charter boats, or seaplane. There is no commercial airplane or car access to the island. Also if traveling to the island you need to make preparations for all needs as there are no facilities other than a small gift shop in the fort.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Garden Key Visitor CenterDry Tortugas National Park0 mi
- Florida Keys Eco-Discovery CenterFlorida Keys National Marine Sanctuary67 mi
- Florida Keys WildernessNational Key Deer Refuge94 mi
- Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center (Gulf Coast)Everglades National Park125 mi
- Guy Bradley Visitor Center (at Flamingo)Everglades National Park127 mi
- Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor CenterBig Cypress National Preserve131 mi
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Garden Key Campground doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Florida campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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