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Things to do in Dry Tortugas

Every hike and activity the park service lists for Dry Tortugas National Park, with how long it takes, when to go and whether dogs can come.

By The Green Adventures · Updated · How we check

A photo in front of Loggerhead Key from a boat
The largest island in the Dry Tortugas, Loggerhead Key is a site of shipwrecks, a significant lighthouse installation, and where the historic Carnegie Laboratory for Marine Ecology once stood. Named for its abundance of loggerhead sea turtles, Loggerhead Photo: NPS Photo / Brandon Cintron Gerena

Other things to do (4)

Activity What it is Time, season, pets
Viewing Wildlife in Dry Tortugas Viewing wildlife in Dry Tortugas Pets OK
Fishing at Dry Tortugas National Park Fishing at Dry Tortugas Pets OK
Paddle to Loggerhead Key Paddle to Loggerhead Key No pets
Snorkel Little Africa Snorkel Little Africa All year · No pets

Before you set out

Trail conditions change with snow, fire and storms. Check the park’s current alerts, carry the ten essentials and read know before you go.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hikes in Dry Tortugas?
See the list of activities above.
Can I bring my dog on trails in Dry Tortugas?
Pets: check the park’s pet rules before you bring a dog. Where pets are allowed they must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.