Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
Also known as Fort Taylor, Fort Zach, Fort Zachary Taylor
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- floridastateparks.org(305) 292-6881
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park is a 56-acre park in Monroe County, about 2 miles southwest of Key West.
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, historic sites, swimming, biking, and hiking.
Fees and passes
Varies by park (mostly per vehicle; some per person/pedestrian/cyclist; some free).
Statewide fee rule from Florida's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Florida State Parks Reservation System (UseDirect / Tyler 'RDR' platform)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursHikingBikingPicnickingSnorkeling and scubaSwimming
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Trail | 1.13 mi | — | HikingBikingNatural surface |
| Point Trail | 0.14 mi | — | HikingBikingNatural surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
Nature Trail (Hiking, Biking) — 1.13 mi, Natural
Point Trail (Hiking, Biking) — 0.14 mi, Natural
Swimming
Swimming
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Park or camp store
- Parking
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 601 Howard England Way
Key West, FL 33040 - Nearest town
- Key West — about 2 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 24.5484, -81.8089
- Phone
- (305) 292-6881
Entrances
- Main Entrance
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Florida State Parks (Florida Park Service) — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- FDEP Open Data ArcGIS: Florida State Park Boundaries (PARKS_BOUNDARIES layer 0), dataset modified 2026-09-10 per the DEP open-data hub
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Aerial view of Fort Zachary Taylor State Park.jpg — Public domain (US federal government work), U.S. Department of Transportation
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology