Virgin Islands National Park
Quick Facts
- Location
- US Virgin Islands
- Category
- Park & Garden
- Duration
- Plan half to full day including beaches, trails and ruins.
- Opening Hours
- Park land open by day (about sunrise–sunset); visitor centre about 8:00–16:30; beaches and trails accessible, return before dark.
- Ticket Price
- No gate fee; some activities (camping, dive permits) or parking may charge.
- Address
- Virgin Islands National Park, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
- Coordinates
- 18.3369, -64.7400
Introduction
Virgin Islands National Park covers about two-thirds of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, a Caribbean preserve of tropical forest, white-sand bays and coral reef. Donated by philanthropist Laurance Rockefeller and established in 1956, it became one of the Caribbean's first systematically protected coastal ecosystems. Its star is the underwater snorkel trail at Trunk Bay — submerged signs guide you to coral and fish, often called among the world's signature snorkel experiences; Cinnamon Bay and Maho Bay offer fine sand and clear water where turtles and rays glide. Trails wind through dense hills to Danish-colonial sugar mill ruins, telling the story of plantations and slavery. Here you can swim with coral by day and, on dark, unlit beaches, gaze at the Milky Way at night — a quiet blend of Caribbean nature and history.
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FAQ
What are the opening hours of Virgin Islands National Park?
Park land open by day (about sunrise–sunset); visitor centre about 8:00–16:30; beaches and trails accessible, return before dark.
How much is the admission for Virgin Islands National Park?
No gate fee; some activities (camping, dive permits) or parking may charge.
Any practical tips for visiting Virgin Islands National Park?
Trunk Bay is clearest early; arrive in the morning. Don't touch coral; use reef-safe sunscreen.
How long should I spend at Virgin Islands National Park?
A typical visit takes Plan half to full day including beaches, trails and ruins..