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Posted by: GroovinTito on Dec 23, 12 at 10:31 AM Posted in: United States Tagged: Florida Jump to last reply

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Hey guys,

I've been to Ft. Jefferson twice and want to stay overnight next time.

Anyone ever do it?

Can you go in the fort at night or only on the camp grounds?

Any advice?

Thanks.

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Dukey1 on Dec 23, 12 at 10:43 AM

Her's THE answer:

http://www.dry.tortugas.national-park.com/camping.htm
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GroovinTito on Dec 23, 12 at 11:20 AM

That's PART of THE answer. Anyone else have any experience or tips?
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WhereAreWe on Dec 23, 12 at 04:11 PM

Never been there. Park website says the fort interior is open sunrise to sunset.

nps.gov/drto
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Cranachin on Dec 23, 12 at 05:04 PM

Well, http://www.nps.gov/drto/planyourvisit/upload/regulationsdrto.pdf says

"The fort interior is CLOSED after sunset"

(capital letters in the original).

So you are best off forgetting about trying to get inside after dark, unless you can find a time when the NPS offers a nighttime tour.
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spirobulldog on Dec 24, 12 at 07:47 AM

I haven't been at all, but camping there is high on my list. Be sure and let us know how things turn out!!

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Maineah4Life on Jan 31, 13 at 06:03 PM

Can you say JEALOUS! I say get there early and find a spot under one of the small trees near the beach on the south end. There is a table over there and spectacular views of the open ocean and sunset. I went 2 years ago and didn't spend the night. On my bucket list though. Don't forget your snorkeling gear! I saw barracuda, nurse sharks and parrot fish. Enjoy!!!!

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