Dry Tortugas per-person entrance fee at Dry Tortugas: what applies in 2026?

Exact conditions

Status

Required under the listed conditions

Applies to

all visitors

Place or corridor

Garden Key and the rest of the park

Effective dates

January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026

Published fee

$15

Release model

on sale now

Release detail: Private boaters and private-seaplane arrivals should buy a digital pass on Recreation.gov in advance and print or download it, because there is no cell service or Wi-Fi at the park.

Fee detail: $15.00 per person age 16 and older, valid 7 consecutive days. Payment path depends on arrival mode: included in ferry tickets, collected by the seaplane operator before departure from Key West, or bought as a digital pass by private boaters. Cash is not accepted for the boathouse purchase.

Exceptions and limits

• Anyone 15 years old or younger is exempt, including international visitors.
• Entrance fees are not required for those simply transiting through the park without stopping.
• Accredited educational and scientific institutions can apply for a fee waiver at least two weeks in advance.
• Fee-free days waive the entrance fee.