Standard Entrance PassPrivate boaters and visitors arriving by private seaplane should purchase a digital entrance pass in advance through Recreation.gov. Buy Your Dry Tortugas Entrance PassĀ
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Choosing an Entrance PassDo you have or qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful Pass?If you already have an America the Beautifulāthe National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, that's the only entrance pass you need. Seniors, military, visitors with a permanent disability, and families with a 4th grader are eligible for a free or discounted America the Beautiful pass. How often do you plan to visit national parks in the next 12 months?If you don't qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful pass, we recommend choosing an entrance pass based on your trip plans.
Entrance PassesStandard Entrance Pass$15.00
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 fee.
For IndividualsAll visitors over the age of 16 need an entrance pass, including vehicle passengers. Children under the age of 16 don't need an entrance pass. 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).
Ferry tickets include the cost of entrance to the park, but NOT camping fees.
Seaplane will charge the entrance fee upon arrival. Plan to bring cash for each person aged 16-years of age and older.
Private boaters may purchase a digital pass in advance or pay cash/check at Garden Key main dock. America the Beautifulāthe National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Covers entrance fees and standard amenity (day-use) fees at lands managed by
Depending on the type of entrance fee charged at a site, covers
America the Beautiful Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Passholders must show valid photo identification (ID) with each pass. How to Get an America the Beautiful PassIn Person (Recommended)Physical passes can be purchased or picked up at over 1,000 federal recreation sites. Order Online, Receive by MailTo receive your pass by mail, order online at the USGS Online Store . Online orders are for physical passes, not digital passes, and may take up to three weeks to be processed and delivered. Order receipts may not be used in place of a physical pass. We recommend ordering at least three weeks in advance of your visit, or picking up a pass in person instead. Get a Digital Pass from Recreation.govSkip the wait! Get a Digital America the Beautiful Pass through recreation.gov. Your digital pass can be saved to a mobile device and used immediately. 2026 Free Entrance Days in the National ParksCome experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to US citizens and residents (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
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Standard Entrance PassPrivate boaters and visitors arriving by private seaplane should purchase a digital entrance pass in advance through Recreation.gov.  Quick Fee Tips
Private boaters and visitors arriving by private seaplane should purchase a digital entrance pass before arrival through Recreation.gov. Entrance fees are required for each individual age 16 and older. ā
 Arriving Via Private Boat or Private SeaplaneEntrance fees for private boaters and visitors arriving by private seaplane may be paid by purchasing a digital Dry Tortugas National Park entrance pass through Recreation.gov. Each individual age 16 and older is required to pay an entrance fee. Please print or download your pass before arriving, as there is no cell phone service or Wi-Fi at Dry Tortugas.   Camping FeesCamping fees are paid through Recreation.gov Scan & Pay using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Please download the app and prepare your account before arriving, as service may be limited or unavailable at Dry Tortugas.
 Download the app and prepare your account before arriving. Service may be limited or unavailable at Dry Tortugas.  Academic Fee WaiversAll accredited educational and scientific institutions are eligible to receive free entrance to the park. Bringing your classroom to the park can present many unique learning opportunities and novel ways for your students to advance their studies. The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA), Public Law 108-447, provides the National Park Service statutory authority to allow outings conducted for non-commercial educational purposes by schools or bona fide academic institutions to obtain a waiver of park entrance fees. Commercial enterprises are not eligible for fee waivers, but school groups using a commercial vehicle for transportation only may apply for a fee waiver.
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Last updated: May 26, 2026