Dry Tortugas National Park

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Dry Tortugas National Park [1] is a United States National Park that contains a cluster of islands about 70 miles west of Key West, Florida, USA on Garden Key.

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[edit] History

Construction of Fort Jefferson was begun in 1846 but never completed. President Franklin Roosevelt declared it and the waters surrounding it a National Monument in 1935.

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Today, it is open year round during daylight hours, and is only accessible by boat or seaplane.

  • Key West Seaplane Service [2]
  • Sunny Days Catamaran Ferry [3]

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A seven day pass is $5 for adults.

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Limited camping is available. It is $3/person per night.

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