Operating Hours
Most of the park is open year-round. Call the visitor center for details.

Visitation

Permits
There is no backcounty camping available in this marine environment.

Visitors Center and Programs
Visitor Center: There is a visitor center within Fort Jefferson.

Programs: There are interpretive exhibits, self-guiding tours, ranger-led activities, and bird and wildlife watching.

Food Supplies and Concessions
Food/Supplies: The park is isolated. Visitors must provide everything they will need, including food and water. Supplies are available in Key West, Florida.

Concessions: The Florida National Parks and Monuments Association bookstore at the visitor center offers books and videos about the flora, fauna, and history of the park.

Visitor Impact
Strong sea currents run through the park in many areas.

Additional Information