Regular primitive tent sites
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Grass
- Number of sites
- 8
- Nightly
- $15
Garden Key Campground
National forest / federal in Homestead, Monroe County, Florida
USDA NAIP via USGS National forest / federal with 9 sites
On the water
From the park's website, Oct 2026
Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.
9 sites
Open year-round
Open 24/7 all year including holidays.
First come: choose any open site when you arrive
Source: Official website
Primitive tent-only campground on Garden Key next to Fort Jefferson in Dry Tortugas National Park, about 70 miles west of Key West, reached only by ferry or private boat. 8 first-come sites at $15 a night plus a reservable group site; no water, showers, power or cell service, and no RVs.
What stands out
- Island campground beside 19th-century Fort Jefferson, 70 miles west of Key West
- Reached only by ferry (10 campers a day) or private boat; no RVs
- 8 first-come tent sites at $15 a night; everyone who arrives gets a spot
- No water, showers, power or cell service
Sites
Large group site
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Grass
- Number of sites
- 1
- Nightly
- $30
What this place offers
- Beach
- Fishing
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
Pets
- Not listed
Arrival
- Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Open 24/7 all year including holidays.
Included in the rate: Max 6 people and 3 tents per regular site.
Other fees: Camping fees not included in ferry or tour fares. 50% off with Senior or Access Pass; no other discounts.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- About 70 miles west of Key West; only by private boat, permitted tour guide or the daily commercial ferry. The seaplane does not carry campers.
Rates and fees
- Fees paid on the island with Recreation.gov Scan & Pay; Wi-Fi only at the boathouse.
Rules
- No wood fires; charcoal in grills only. Gas canisters not allowed on the ferry.
- Clear site and return carts to the dock by 10 a.m. on departure day; ferry gear loading by 11 a.m.
- A tent is required to camp.
- Private boats may anchor overnight only within 1 nautical mile of the Fort Jefferson harbor light.
Amenities and services
- No water, showers, electricity, Wi-Fi, cell service, rentals or supplies; bring 2 gallons of water per person per day plus a spare day.
- Ferry offers a freshwater rinse (no soap) when docked.
Activities and nearby
- Fishing requires circle hooks; no J hooks, spearfishing or lobster taking.
Accessibility
- Dock has a ramp; campsites and restrooms wheelchair accessible but sandy and grassy; fort accessible only on the first tier.
Also worth knowing
- Rats forage in campsites; store food in hard-sided containers.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
Homestead, FL, 33034
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