Florida · National Park
Dry Tortugas: tour or DIY?
Checked Oct 26, 2026 · Source: NPS
Dry Tortugas charges $15 per person aged 16 and over, and the National Park Service lists no per-vehicle fee (checked Oct 26, 2026). Because the fee is per person, bigger groups get no entrance discount. May is busiest, with 11% of 2025 recreation visits. Use the calculator to compare a real tour quote with your own costs.
No group discount at the gate
The $15 fee is charged per adult, so DIY entry cost grows with the size of your party. Compare it with a tour that includes entry.
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| Party | Entrance total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15 | $15 |
| 2 people | $30 | $15 |
| 4 people | $60 | $15 |
| 6 people | $90 | $15 |
Arithmetic on the NPS fee of $15. Per-person fees apply to ages 16 and over; younger visitors are generally free.
Entrance fees
| Fee | Cost | Notes from NPS |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Per Person | $15 | The entrance fee for Dry Tortugas National Park is $15.00 per person and is good for 7 consecutive days. Any person 15 years old and under is exempt from paying an entrance fees (including international visitors). |
Source: nps.gov fees and passes for Dry Tortugas via the NPS API, checked Oct 26, 2026. Fees change; confirm before you go.
Pass math
- At $15 per adult, the $80 America the Beautiful pass equals about 6 adult entries in total.
- Seniors 62+ pay $20 for an annual pass or $80 for lifetime.
When it is busiest
NPS recreation visits by month, 2025. May had 11% of the year; September was the quietest month, with about 52% of the busiest month’s visits.
Show the numbers
| Month | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 7,181 |
| February | 7,349 |
| March | 7,715 |
| April | 8,225 |
| May | 10,012 |
| June | 8,022 |
| July | 8,286 |
| August | 7,087 |
| September | 5,230 |
| October | 5,327 |
| November | 6,964 |
| December | 7,957 |
Source: NPS IRMA Stats, recreation visitors, 2025, pulled Oct 26, 2026.
Alerts right now
5 active NPS alerts when we checked on Oct 26, 2026, including 3 closures. Showing the most serious first.
Park Closure Seasonal Closure: Bush Key
Most of Bush Key is now open to the public. To protect nesting frigatebirds, a small area on the north side of Bush Key, all of Long Key, and all vegetation remains closed until further notice. Details on nps.gov
Park Closure Sections of moat wall closed until Winter 2026
Sections of the moat wall that were damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton (2024) are undergoing repair and reinforcement. For your safety, please follow posted signage and do not cross any barricades. Details on nps.gov
Park Closure Current Alerts and Conditions
Be sure to review the Alerts and Conditions below before and during your visit for additional, up-to-date information on closures, cautions, and other current park conditions. Details on nps.gov
Caution Garden Key Harbor Light
Vessel operators - the Garden Key Harbor Light is undergoing repairs and is extinguished. At this time it is unknown when the light will again be illuminated. Details on nps.gov
Information Migrant Notice
Like elsewhere in the Florida Keys, we have seen an increase in Cuban migrants arriving by boat from Cuba and landing on the islands of Dry Tortugas National Park. You may observe migrant landings at the park and visitor areas may be impacted. Details on nps.gov
Source: NPS API alerts, checked Oct 26, 2026. Conditions change by the hour; check the park page before you drive.
Hours and access
The Dry Tortugas is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. This includes holidays.
Source: NPS API operating hours, checked Oct 26, 2026.
What NPS lists to do here
- Astronomy
- Birdwatching
- Boat Tour
- Boating
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Camping
- Fishing
- Guided Tours
- Hands-On
- Junior Ranger Program
- Paddling
- SCUBA Diving
- Shopping
- Snorkeling
- Stargazing
- Swimming
- Volunteer Vacation
- Wildlife Watching
Source: NPS API activity tags, checked Oct 26, 2026.
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How much does it cost to enter Dry Tortugas?
The NPS lists $15 per person aged 16 and over (checked Oct 26, 2026). Under-16s are generally free; confirm on the park page.
When is Dry Tortugas busiest?
May had the most recreation visits in 2025 (11% of the year). September had the fewest, so May drew about 1.9 times as many visits. Source: NPS IRMA Stats.
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TourOrDIY is independent and not affiliated with the National Park Service. Numbers are copied from NPS public data on Oct 26, 2026 and may have changed. See the accuracy disclaimer and our method.