Can you reserve a site at Garden Key Campground?

No. Garden Key Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Garden Key Campground

Campground · Florida ·

Managed by the National Park Service

Florida Keys Areas to be Avoided (Natural Reserve)

3 ft
Elevation

Tents at the Dry Tortugas — Photo: NPS Photo / Maria Belen Farias · Recreation.gov

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.

24.62701, -82.87341 · 24°37'37.2"N 82°52'24.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 91°F in Aug, down to 74°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	74	76	79	83	86	89	91	91	89	85	79	76
Low °F	65	66	68	71	75	77	78	79	78	76	71	67
Precip in	2.4	1.7	2.1	2.6	2.0	4.3	2.2	4.3	7.2	4.7	1.9	2.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Milky Way over Garden Key Campground — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

Overflow Camp Area — Photo: NPS Photo / Maria Belen Farias · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Garden Key Campground

Can you reserve a site at Garden Key Campground?: No. Garden Key Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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