Virgin Islands National Park
Overview
Virgin Islands National Park's hills, valleys and beaches are breathtaking. While the pristine beaches in the park are one main attraction, the park has much to offer away from the water's edge. Miles of trails weave through tropical flora and fauna, allowing visitors to experience paradise from a new perspective. In addition to the natural wonders, within its 7,000 plus acres on the island of St. John, the park offers a complex and intriguing history of civilizations - both free and enslaved - dating back more than a thousand years to all who utilized the land and the sea for survival.
To learn more about Virgin Island National Park, visit www.nps.gov.
Local Info
- Visitor Center: Open daily from 8 am to 4:30 pm (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas)
- Trunk Bay: Lifeguard on duty and beach facilities open from 9 am to 4 pm
Visiting Tips
Fees & Passes:
There is no entrance fee to enter Virgin Islands National Park. Day use fees apply to Trunk Bay and for mooring or anchoring a boat at the bay. To learn more about park fees, click here
Camping & Lodging
Food & Drink
Outfitters, Tours, & Shuttles
Virgin Islands National Park offers a variety of ranger-led programs that vary by season. All programs, unless otherwise specified, are free and open to the public. To learn more about these ranger-led programs and to see the current events calendar, click here.
Shuttles:
VITRAN buses leave from the public ferry dock at 20 minutes past the hour beginning at 6 a.m. and ending at 7:25 p.m. daily. These buses travel along Centerline Road between Cruz Bay and Salt Pond Bay. For more information on the bus service and other methods of transportation on the island, click here. Please note that parking throughout the island and national park is very limited. Parking on the road is not permitted - be sure to use designated pull-outs or lots. At the popular north shore beaches, lots can fill by 10 a.m. Visitors are advised to utilize the park's bus or taxi service.
REI Adventures:
REI offers over 30 national park trips led by expert guides capable of showing you hidden gems and sights off the beaten path.
Check out REI Adventures' national park offerings here.
Other Activities
Maps & Guidebooks
Gems in Virgin Islands National Park - 7
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Recommended Routes in Virgin Islands National Park - 6
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Salt Pond Bay to Ram Head Point
2.5 mi 4.0 km • 273' Up 83.31 m Up • 274' Down 83.58 m Down
St. John Trail Tour
13.6 mi 22.0 km • 2,646' Up 806.57 m Up • 2,635' Down 803.02 m Down
Francis Bay Trail
1.0 mi 1.7 km • 14' Up 4.17 m Up • 14' Down 4.17 m Down
Cinnamon Bay Trail
1.9 mi 3.1 km • 700' Up 213.25 m Up • 699' Down 213.03 m Down
Virgin Islands National Park Hiking
- 20 Miles 33 Kilometers of Trail
- 6 Recommended Routes
- 7 Gems
- 5 Easy Trails
- 13 Intermediate Trails
- 11 Difficult Trails
Areas Within Virgin Islands National Park
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Trails in Virgin Islands National Park - 23
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2.3
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3.6
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#1Reef Bay Trail
Cruz Bay, VI
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Cruz Bay, VI | 8 | ||
1.1
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1.8
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#2Leinster Bay Trail
Cruz Bay, VI
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Cruz Bay, VI | 3 | ||
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#3Ram Head Trail
Cruz Bay, VI
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Cruz Bay, VI | 3 | ||
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2.4
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#4Brown Bay Trail
Cruz Bay, VI
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Cruz Bay, VI | 2 | ||
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0.6
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#5Salt Pond Bay Trail
Cruz Bay, VI
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Cruz Bay, VI | 2 | ||
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2.5
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#6Lameshur Bay Trail
Cruz Bay, VI
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Cruz Bay, VI | 3 | ||
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2.5
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#7Johnny Horn Trail
Cruz Bay, VI
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Cruz Bay, VI | 2 | ||
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3.4
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#8Caneel Hill Trail
Cruz Bay, VI
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Cruz Bay, VI | 3 | ||
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2.6
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#9Lind Point Trail
Cruz Bay, VI
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Cruz Bay, VI | 2 | ||
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1.2
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#10Caneel Hill Spur
Cruz Bay, VI
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Cruz Bay, VI | 2 |
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