About Virgin Islands National Park
Go beyond Virgin Islands National Park's stunning white-sand beaches. Hike to historic plantation sites to learn about a challenging past when sugar and enslaved labor dominated life on the island. Visit the Indigenous Taino's ancient petroglyphs. Snorkel coral reefs to discover hidden marine life. Two-thirds of the island of St. John is national park, making it a unique destination for visitors.
Quick Facts
Operating Hours
Virgin Islands National Park is always open! The Visitor Center and store are open from 8:15 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday - Thursday and 8:15 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Fridays. It is closed on weekends, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Activities
Getting There
There are no airports on St. John so you must fly to the St. Thomas Cyril E. King Airport (code STT) and travel from there. From the airport you rent a car and drive or take a taxi to Redhook (west end) St. Thomas. From there you can either take a car barge to St. John or the people ferry. Once on St. John you can easily walk from the ferry terminal to the Visitor Center.
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Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Reef Bay Trail
Reef Bay Trail is a strenuous hike that will take you past some of the oldest and tallest trees on…
This backcountry trail is steep in places, uneven and rocky, and can be slippery even when dry –you'll need sturdy,…
Discover Bird Watching in the Virgin Islands
Join our Park Ranger for a tour of Francis Bay Trail and the nearby salt pond. While there you will…
Join our Park Ranger for a tour of Francis Bay Trail and salt pond. While there you will enjoy to…
Maho Bay
The perfect experience for sea turtle lovers!
The clear calm water of Maho Bay and the many sea turtles seen grazing the grass beds makes this a…
Trunk Bay Underwater Snorkel Trail
This unique underwater trail is a great way to learn about the diverse animals of the coral reef habitat.
Snorkeling the underwater trail is a great way to learn about the colorful world of the coral reef.
Annaberg Sugar Plantation
Take a self-guided tour of the Annaberg Sugar Plantation and immerse yourself in the time when "Sugar was King" on…
The Annaberg Plantation is one of the St John sugar plantations owned by the Danish. By the early 19th century…
Cinnamon Bay Nature Loop And Accessible Trail
Cinnamon Bay Plantation was established in 1717 and was one of the earliest and most prosperous sugar plantations on the…
Wander through the ruins and read the waysides to learn about life in the plantation days. Then venture up the…
Visitor Centers
Cruz Bay Visitor Center
Visitor and Information Center for Virgin Islands National Park and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument.
Hours: Visitor Center and Store
Campgrounds
Cinnamon Bay Beach and Campground
The campground offers bare tent sites, eco-tents, and cottages. Amenities include restrooms, showers, food and beverage service, watersports rentals, beach wheelchairs, and more.
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