Garden Key Campground
Camping at Garden Key is an incredible experience with amazing star gazing, snorkeling, sunsets, and more! But you must be prepared to camp in this remote location. To assist you in your planning, be sure to review the information on this page to learn more about camping at Dry Tortugas National Park. Camping transportation is limited to private vessel, permitted tour guides, or commercial ferry. Reservations on the Yankee Freedom ferry are limited and sell out months in advance. Once you arrive at Garden Key, camping is first come, first served for all regular sites (up to 6 people).
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Walk-in | 9 |
| Host/management | 2 |
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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.
| Nearest town | Homestead, Florida |
| Coordinates | 24.6270° N, 82.8734° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Cooking: Match-light charcoal for campground grills (fuel is not permitted aboard ferries), waterproof matches and lighter, cooking utensils, biodegradable soap, and trash bags.
Explore
Video
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On the National Register nearby
- Dry Tortugas National ParkSite · Key West · 0.1 mi
Natural features
The campground is located right outside of Fort Jefferson on the shores of The Gulf of America.
Recreation
The beach adjacent to the campground is only feet away from your campsite. Popular activities include fishing, swimming, exploring the Fort and snorkeling.
Guidebooks for Dry Tortugas National Park and Florida
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Garden Key Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Garden Key Campground have?
11 sites, including 9 walk-in sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Garden Key Campground?
The beach adjacent to the campground is only feet away from your campsite. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Garden Key Campground?
Homestead, Florida.
Source: Getting there
Which national park is Garden Key Campground in?
Garden Key Campground is a Dry Tortugas National Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Dry Tortugas National Park