The largest island in the Dry Tortugas, Loggerhead Key is a site of shipwrecks, a significant lighthouse installation, and where the historic Carnegie Laboratory for Marine Ecology once stood. Named for its abundance of loggerhead sea turtles, Loggerhead Key has long been a haven for wildlife. Located 3 miles away from Garden Key, Loggerhead Key is open to the public for day use only. NOTE - There is no public transportation to this island. Access is limited to private vessel or kayak/canoes brought to the park via the ferry. If you bring your own canoe/kayak to the park on the ferry you'll need to make advance arrangements due to limited capacity on the boat.

For more information on boating regulations and mooring buoys, visit the Boat Permits page here.