Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument

Parrot Fish posing for the camera over several corals
Parrot Fish posing for the camera over several corals
Photos: National Park Service

About Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument

Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument includes federal submerged lands within the 3-mile belt off the island of St. John. These waters support a diverse and complex system of coral reefs and other ecosystems such as shoreline mangrove forests and seagrass beds.

Quick Facts

State U.S. Virgin Islands
Designation National Monument
State Code VI
Weather Mostly Perfect. The Tradewinds (the Easterlies) dominate the weather in the Virgin Islands, blowing east to west across the tropical Atlantic. The winter tends to bring stronger winds and less…

Location & Map

Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument is located in U.S. Virgin Islands.

Operating Hours

Always open

Wednesday All Day
Monday All Day
Thursday All Day
Sunday All Day
Tuesday All Day
Friday All Day
Saturday All Day

Activities

Boating Motorized Boating Sailing Fishing Fly Fishing Saltwater Fishing Paddling Kayaking Stand Up Paddleboarding SCUBA Diving Snorkeling Swimming Saltwater Swimming Wildlife Watching Birdwatching

Getting There

Once on St. John, the only part of Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument accessible by land is in Hurricane Hole. To get to Hurricane Hole, follow route 10 from Cruz Bay to Estate Hermitage. The Monument extends eastward from Borck Creek to Haulover Bay along the southern shoreline of the Island. Just a sliver of the Monument touches the north shore. To the west of the Monument line is National Park waters, and to the east is territorial waters.

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Contact & Address

Address Hurrican Hole, St. John, VI, 00830
Phone 3407766201

Topics & Themes

Maritime Ships and Shipwrecks Animals Birds Fish Tortoises and Turtles Coasts, Islands and Atolls Estuaries and Mangroves Oceans Coral Reefs The Tropics Unique Species Rare Endangered

Visitor Centers

Cruz Bay Visitor Center

Virgin Islands National Park and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument Visitor Center is located in Cruz Bay.

Hours: Regular Hours

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