Editing Dry Tortugas

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Dry Tortugas Info



April 1 - April 9 Spring break


Ferry from Key West Takes 2.5 hours, ~70 miles
Camping overnight first come first serve

http://www.parkcation.com/nationalparks/drytortugas/ferry/



Private boaters can and do arrive on the island whenever they like, and they can take up campsites as well.  10 campsites, if full there is a grass overflow area.

Mosquitoes are virtually nonexistent since there’s no fresh water on the island.

The showers are just a couple of fresh water sprinklers on the back deck that you can use to rinse off.

Can use toilets on the boat while it's there for the day 10am-3pm

No hammocks between trees

Alcohol is permitted on Dry Tortugas, but glass bottles are not


Timing:

April and May are the driest months with ~4days of rain.

Cost:

Ferry is $200p

Camping is ~$20pp

Ferry:

The baggage area on the Yankee Freedom will get wet on the trip over. Campers are advised to put their gear in waterproof packs, or use plastic tote bins.

Limit 60 pounds of gear each (doesn't include water)

You need to have your camping gear on the dock at 6 a.m.

What to do:

Swim.

Snorkel.

Kayaks require special permit and  VHF rescue radio



Weather/Temp

The coldest time of year is January, when high temperatures average 73 F (23 C) and lows average 64 F (18 C.)


Gear List:

No Glass

Charcoal

Stuff to light charcoal with

Cash for ferry food

Sunscreen. lots of it

Brimmed Hat

Portable charger

Headlamp

Hard-sided storage container

Shade tent



References:

https://www.drytortugas.com/

https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=8724697&legacy=1


Charters:

https://keywestcustomcharter.com/dry-tortugas-charter-trips/

https://www.bluesailcharter.com/post/charter-a-private-boat-to-dry-tortugas sleep on boat