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Camping Trips

Day Trips

Book Early

This is a very popular trip that will sell out months in advance. We recommend booking 8 to 12 months in advance.

How To Book

PLEASE READ THESE DIRECTIONS BEFORE YOU PROCEED TO MAKE RESERVATIONS.
NOTE: If you are interested in bringing kayaks on your camping trip, you will first find available dates for your trip and then determine if spaces are available for kayaks on those dates. If kayak space is not available, you may change the dates of travel and check kayak space again.

  1. Trip Duration
    Select the number of nights you are interested in camping.  Three is the maximum.
  2. Number of People
    Select the number of Adults, Children, and Infants in your party.   Infants are free, but we still need to know they’re coming.
  3. Select Dates
    The calendar will display available outbound dates for the size of your party and the number of nights you requested. If your party will exceed the outbound or inbound limits, those dates will not be available.  There are no spaces held in reserve and changes are instantly reflected in the calendar.  You may change the number of nights or party members to see other date options.  Select an available date.
  4. Ticket Selection
    A list of tickets will display below the calendar.  Please enter the name of each passenger below their appropriate ticket type.
  5. National Park Pass Information
    If you have any form of Park Pass issued by or purchased from the National Park Service, are a Veteran with ID or have an Every Kid Outdoors pass, you may check the “Park Pass” box on up to 4 qualifying adult members of your party. Please do not check more than 4 or you will be charged the Entrance Fee for non-qualifying members at check-in. You MUST show the Pass at check in or you will be charged the Entrance Fee. For examples of eligible passes please click here (link).
  6. Cancellation Policy
    You must review our cancellation policy and booking terms and indicate that you accept them by checking the box before you can proceed to order.
  7. Review & Confirm
    Review your booking information and if everything is correct, click on Add to Cart to proceed to the Kayak Space booking page.
  8. Reserving Kayak Space
    If you do not want to bring kayaks with you, click the Continue to Checkout button on the Combination Packages window. If you do, click on Book Now at the bottom of the window. On the Kayak Space window select the number of kayaks you wish to bring. If spaces are available, the outbound date you selected previously will automatically be highlighted; click on it to select. If not, you may try reducing the number of kayaks you want to bring or return to the previous page and select different dates for your trip.
  9. Submit Payment
    Once you have finalized dates and kayak spaces, click on Add To Cart to proceed to the payment page.

Itinerary

Camping at Fort Jefferson is PRIMITIVE CAMPING! In other words, you must bring everything (water included) with you.

Daytime Accessories

  • Bathing Suit & Beach Towel
  • Camera
  • Sunglasses & Hat
  • Snorkeling Gear – Optional
  • Sunscreen
  • Binoculars
  • Sturdy Pair of Walking Shoes
  • Cash or Credit Card
    The Park operates a small gift shop selling books, postcards, T-shirts and other items. The Yankee Freedom serves a large assortment of sodas, snacks, candy, beer, wine, tropical drinks, T-shirts, cameras, Dramamine ™, etc.

FERRY DEPARTURE

Check in:
6am
BOARDING:
7:30am
DEPARTURE:
8am
ARRIVE AT FORT JEFFERSON:
10:30am

DRY TORTUGAS & FERRY RETURN

FORT JEFFERSON TOUR:
11am
LUNCH:
11AM - 1PM
DEPARTURE:
3PM
ARRIVE IN KEY WEST:
5:30PM

Campers should confirm their return dates at the time of ticket purchase and with the captain on the outbound trip. Due to space constraints, the Yankee Freedom is happy to accommodate campers wishing to stay up to 4 days (3 nights).

What to Bring

Camping Equipment List

  • Tent
  • Ground Cover
  • Cooler
    1 per person
  • Water
    1 gallon per person per day minimum for bathing and drinking
  • Grilling Tools and Cookware
  • Sleeping Bags/Cushions
  • Cash for Campsite Fee
    $15 per night per regular site, $30 for group sites (more than 2 tents). The fee will be collected at the campsite by the Park Service.

Daytime Accessories

  • Bathing Suit & Beach Towel
  • Camera
  • Sunglasses & Hat
  • Snorkeling Gear – Optional
  • Sunscreen
  • Binoculars
  • Sturdy Pair of Walking Shoes
  • Cash or Credit Card
    The Park operates a small gift shop selling books, postcards, T-shirts and other items. The Yankee Freedom serves a large assortment of sodas, snacks, candy, beer, wine, tropical drinks, T-shirts, cameras, Dramamine ™, etc.

Included with trip

  • Breakfast Snack and Box Lunch (arrival day only)
  • Complimentary Snorkeling Equipment
  • Fully Narrated 45-min. Tour of the Fort
  • Beach walking, snorkel, swim,
    or just relax in the sun
  • No Hidden Fees
    Ticket includes entrance fee to Dry Tortugas National Park and Fort Jefferson
camping at the dry tortugas - night full of stars

onboard services

The galley on board the Yankee Freedom is a virtual oasis when visiting the Dry Tortugas. For the adult guest, our fully stocked cash bar includes popular brands of beer, wine and liquors, which are highlighted with a tasty array of delicious frozen drinks including Rum Runners, Pina Coladas, Strawberry Daiquiris and frozen Margaritas.

  • Diet & Regular Soft Drinks
  • Fresh Popped Popcorn, Chips &
  • Candy Bars
  • Fruit Juices
  • Pizza, Burgers, Hot Dogs & Soft Pretzels
  • Fully Stocked Cash Bar
  • Ice Cream Bar

The National Park Entrance Fee is included in your total charges when you book your reservation and can be refunded if you present an Annual National Park Pass or Golden Age Pass at check-in the morning of your trip.

*The Park Service will collect a campsite fee of $15 to $30 per night based on the size of your party. This will be collected by Park Rangers during your stay.