Virgin Islands National Park

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Virgin Islands National Park

Virgin Islands National Park, renowned throughout the world for its breathtaking beauty, covers approximately 3/5 of St. John, and nearly all of Hassel Island in the Charlotte Amalie harbor on St. Thomas. Within its borders lie protected bays of crystal blue-green waters teeming with coral reef life, white sandy beaches shaded by seagrape trees, coconut palms, and tropical forests providing habitat for over 800 species of plants. To these amazing natural resources, add relics from the Pre-Colombian Amerindian Civilization, remains of the Danish Colonial Sugar Plantations, and reminders of African Slavery and the Subsistence Culture that followed during the 100 years after Emancipation - all part of the rich cultural history of the Park and its island home.

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Just For Kids While visiting Virgin Islands National Park, donât forget to stop in the Park's Visitor Center at Cruz Bay. Ask a Ranger at the desk how you can become a...read more

Camping Campgrounds Within the Park, camping is available at Cinnamon Bay. Bare tent sites (campers furnish their own tents and equipment), large canvas tents (with equipment furnished) and screened cottages (with...read more

History While many people often associate St. Johnâs history with the Danish colonization period beginning in 1719, the islandâs history dates back several more centuries. Even when Christopher Columbus discovered the...read more

Lodging & Dining Lodging St. John has a range of accommodations to fit any budget. There are two campgrounds on the Island; Cinnamon Bay Campground located on park property, and Maho Bay, a...read more

Activities & Programs Guided Tours The park does not provide guided tours outside of scheduled guided hikes and other interpretive programs. However, two-hour and three-hour guided tour of the Island, which includes the...read more

Things To Do While Annaberg and Trunk Bay are the most frequently-visited park sites, Virgin Islands National Park's diverse beaches, coral reefs, historic ruins, and hiking trails provide endless hours of...read more

Natural World Virgin Islands National Park, renowned throughout the world for its breathtaking beauty, covers approximately half of St. John, as well as nearly all of Hassel Island in the Charlotte...read more

Animals Virgin Islands National Park is rich in natural resources. There are 140 species of birds, 302 species of fish, 7 species of amphibians, 22 species of mammals and 740...read more

Sights to See Places To Go There are many places of interest to visit within the park, as well as following popular visitor destinations: Beaches Trunk Bay is considered one of the most beautiful beaches...read more

Planning Your Visit Operating Hours & Seasons Most of the park remains open 24 hours a day year-round, but some areas maintain closing hours. The Cruz Bay Visitor Center is open daily from...read more