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Garden Key Campground (Dry Tortugas NP)

Near Key West (boat or seaplane), Florida — $15 a night and tent sites only, no RV pads by our record.

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Can I bring an RV to Garden Key Campground?

What length RV fits Garden Key Campground? Our record: Garden Key Campground is tent-only, with no RV pads. First-come, first-served · 10 sites · arrive on Yankee Freedom. Book on the operator's own page.

Open: Our record: Year-round.

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70 miles west of Key West — most isolated NPS campground in the lower 48. Book Yankee Freedom day-trip ferry, then declare camping at check-in; first 10 in line get sites. Bring all water + food; no services on island.

From our record

Open: Year-round
Booking: First-come, first-served · 10 sites · arrive on Yankee Freedom
On site: Dry / no hookups, Fire rings
Camping styles: Tent camping

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Garden Key Campground (Dry Tortugas NP) questions

What length RV fits Garden Key Campground?: Our record: Garden Key Campground is tent-only, with no RV pads.
When is Garden Key Campground open?: Our record: Year-round.
How do I reserve a site at Garden Key Campground?: First-come, first-served · 10 sites · arrive on Yankee Freedom. Book on the operator's own page.

Before you go

Florida rules for RV renters

Florida rules

Verified 2026-05-10

Rental tax: 7%
Min driver age: 21+ · 25+ Class A
Gravel roads: Allowed, disclose
Generator quiet hours: 22:00-07:00
Alcohol in cabin: No open container
Dump station: Standard

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