Garden Key Campground
National Park Service campground in Dry Tortugas National Park, near Homestead, Florida.
Summary
Garden Key Campground in Dry Tortugas National Park is run by the National Park Service. Camping is first-come, first-served only.
When it's open
Year-round
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Source: National Park Service, retrieved Oct 20, 2026. It says: “Campgrounds are open 24/7 all year round including holidays”
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookupsNot listed
- 💧Water hookupsNot listed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyNot listed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesNot listed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when Recreation.gov site records report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Garden Key Campground
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Campsite layout
Check live availability on Recreation.gov ↗
We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- There are 0 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Miami ~185 mi, Tampa ~231 mi, Orlando ~286 mi.
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.
Trails near Garden Key Campground
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Key Campsite Pathway | 0.0 mi | 0.1 | NPS |
| Garden Key Pathway | 0.1 mi | 0.2 | NPS |
| Key West - DRTO NP Ferry | 0.1 mi | 3.3 | NPS |
| Fort Jefferson Pathway | 0.1 mi | 0.2 | NPS |
| Loggerhead Key Pathway | 2.9 mi | 0.4 | NPS |
Mountain biking nearby
No bike-legal trails are mapped within 5 miles in OpenStreetMap or Forest Service data.
Trails marked OSM: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
BoatingCampingDivingFishingPaddlingSnorkelingSwimmingWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naval Air Station Key West Campground Private campground |
67.8 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 1 (4.7 mi) |
| Leo's Campground Private campground |
71.1 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 1 (1.2 mi) |
| Boyd's Key West Campground Private campground |
71.8 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 1 (0.7 mi) |
| Bluewater Key - A Luxury RV Resort Private Private RV park |
80.0 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Lazy Lakes RV Resort Private Private RV park |
84.9 | FL | — | — | E | yes | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Kampgrounds of America - Sugarloaf Key / Key West Private Kampgrounds of America |
85.2 | FL | — | — | E | yes | — | Reserve | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.