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Please be at
the Fort Jefferson Ferry, on the day of your
departure to Fort Jefferson, NO LATER THAN 6:30 AM! You
must have all of your gear aboard the Fort Jefferson
Ferry by 6:50 AM. Due to our fueling procedures, no
guests of the Fort Jefferson Ferry are
permitted on-board between 7:00 and 7:30. Due to large
number of guests that we board in the short period of
time and for safety reasons, we cannot accommodate late
arrivals of campers and their gear. |
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Due to space
constraints, the Fort Jefferson Ferry will
transport campers who wish to stay at Ft. Jefferson up
to 4 days (3 nights). |
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There is a Park Service
charge of $3.00 per night, per person for camping. This
fee is payable to the National Park Service once you are
at Fort Jefferson. Correct change is appreciated. |
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Upon loading your gear
in the morning, please ask crew members about placement
of gear. Gear must be packed into tote bags - Please do
not have a lot of little, loose gear. Available Crew
members may assist the loading of gear if they are
finished with morning preparation duties of the Fort
Jefferson Ferry Please understand that we will do
our best to accommodate your needs with loading. |
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Do not attach anything
to a tree. Campground trees and shrubs are crucial for
providing shade and windbreak. Help protect this
valuable vegetation. Do not attach ropes, hammocks,
tents, laundry lines, or any other materials to
campground trees. All camping gear must be free
standing*. |
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The eleven campsites are
available on a first come, first served basis. However,
the Park Service reserves the right to designate camping
sites to visitors of the park. |
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Space is limited. Each
of the regular campsites contains a table and grill.
Three tents and six campers are the maximum allowed per
campsite. All tents must remain within ten feet of your
table. Be prepared to share the limited campground area
with others, and remember that flexibility is the key to
a successful experience*. |
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If a ranger is
unavailable to assign you a site, look for a table with
a stenciled number. Only those tables with numbers are
assigned to campsites. Should you find all regular sites
occupied, you must share the overflow area with other
campers*. |
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The Overflow Area is a
grassy area located near the regular campsites. Tables
and grills are provided, but they must be shared with
other overflow campers. Note: as campers leave, you may
move to a regular site if one becomes available*. |
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The Group Site is
located between the regular sites and the Overflow Area.
The Group Site is normally available only for groups of
10-40 campers, and must be reserved in advance. The site
contains grills and two tables, and is large enough for
12-15 tents. Groups of 10 or more campers arriving
without a reservation will not receive exclusive use of
the Group Site*. |
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During periods of heavy
use, the Group Site may be used for an overflow area,
but only on unreserved nights. Any unreserved group
choosing to camp in the Group Site during overflow
periods must relocate to the Overflow Site by 10:00 AM
on the day the site is reserved*. |
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Campers must take
everything they are going to need with them! This
includes fresh water for drinking and bathing. Minimum
suggestion for water is one gallon per person per day.
The Park Service and our boat cannot provide campers
with supplies while you are at Fort Jefferson camping.
There is no store or showers; however, restrooms are
available at all times. |
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Quiet Hours. Please be
considerate of others. Radios and other loud noises are
precisely what many visitors have come to the Dry
Tortugas to escape. Please observe the quiet hours from
10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The use of bright lanterns is also
discouraged during these hours*. |
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What ever you take to
the fort you must bring back. This includes garbage.
Please bring enough "heavy duty" garbage bags for your
use during your time at the fort. |
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Please Note: The Dry
Tortugas National Park and Fort Jefferson has a rat
population that has been known to get into camper's food
and other provisions. Please pack all food in airtight
containers to discourage their access to your
provisions. |
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DUE TO OCCASIONAL
INCLEMENT WEATHER OR RARE MECHANICAL SITUATIONS: We
cannot guarantee the exact return date of campers and
they should plan and provision accordingly. |
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Reservations are
required as we are limited to the number of campers we
can transport. |
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We must also reserve and
log the return date on our manifest. |
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Campers should confirm
their return dates at the time of ticket purchase and
with the captain on the outbound trip. Any request to
change return dates while at the Park must be approved
and logged by the Captain as spaces are sometimes
subject to availability. |
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Campers must have all
gear on the dock (NOT left in camping area) by 10:30AM
on the day of departure from Ft. Jefferson to load on
the boat. Equipment must be packed and cleaned of sand
before re-boarding. Please keep with you items you will
need for the day. |
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No more than three
kayaks or small canoes (no greater than 15 ft. 6 in. in
length) may be transported on any trip. The cost of
transporting kayaks is $20.00 each, round trip. |
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When in transit to and
from the Dry Tortugas National Park, all coolers need to
be kept outside of the main salon under the bench seats.
Please ask any Crew member for instructions. |
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Please limit your
provisions and coolers to a minimum and do not exceed 60
pounds per person (not including water). |
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Propane containers (i.e.
Coleman Propane) or any other form of liquid or gas
fuels are not allowed. For safety reasons self starting
charcoal or sterno cans are the only form of fuel
allowed. |
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Non- residents and
residents of Florida must have a salt water fishing
license to fish from shore and/or boat. All licenses
need to be purchased before departure to the Dry
Tortugas. |
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Snorkel gear can be
provided to campers by from the Fort Jefferson
Ferry before boarding or you may bring your own personal
gear. Snorkel gear is not available from the National
Park Service. |