Virgin Islands National Park
Virgin Islands National Park
Virgin Islands National Park's breath-taking beaches sprawl across the island of St. John. Within its 7,000 plus acres is a complex history of civilizations - both free and enslaved - dating back more than a thousand years. Discover who utilized the land and the sea for survival in this tropical setting.
At A Glance
In The Park
Superintendent: Mark HardgrovePhone Number: 340-776-6201
Entrance Fees: Free; Trunk Bay - Adults: $4
Sights: Trunk Bay; Cinnamon Bay; Hawksnest; Annaberg Ruins; Centerline Road; Reef Bay Sugar Mill; Catherineburg
Endangered Species: St. Thomas Lidflower; Prickly Ash; Marron Bacora (threatened); Bats
Important Dates
Established as Park: August 2, 1956By The Numbers
Acres: 15,150.00Highest Point: Bordeux Mountain (1300 feet)
Annual Visitation: 677,289 (2006)
Location
Latitude / Longitude :18.294800 / -65.784680 (map it)
State: VI
Nearby Big City: St John, VI
Gateway Communities: Coral Bay; Johns Folly; Cruz Bay
Nearby Airports: Cyril E. King Airport (STT); Charlotte Amalie Harbor Seaplane Base (SPB)
Green Features
Has Recycling? : YesHas Shuttle System? : Yes
Has Volunteer Program? : Yes
Park Photos
Sugar Mill Ruins
George Burba
Trunk Bay St Johns
David Nielsam
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In Detail
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 P ... 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 species of plants inhabiting th ... 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 ... 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 C ... read more.
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 Junior Ranger. After completing the req ... 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 privately owned campground ... 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 Amalie harbor ... 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 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is jus ... 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 in the w ... 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 expl ... read more.
Visitor Services Visitor Centers The Cruz Bay Visitor Center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is just a short walk (approximately two blocks) from the public ferry dock heading north on route 20. The center ... read more.
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