National Park · Virgin Islands, United States
Virgin Islands National Park
Virgin Islands National Park is a national park in Virgin Islands, United States, covering 15,041 acres (6,087 ha), established in 1956; it recorded 471,074 visits in 2025.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Virgin Islands, United States |
| Area | 15,041 acres (6,087 ha) |
| Established | 1956 |
| Annual visits (2025) | 471,074 |
| Coordinates | 18.3300° N, 64.7300° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Virgin Islands National Park
The Virgin Islands National Park is a national park of the United States preserving about 60% of the land area of Saint John, U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as more than 5,500 acres (2,226 ha; 9 sq mi) of adjacent ocean, and nearly all of Hassel Island, just off the Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas harbor. The park is well known for scuba diving and snorkeling, and has miles of hiking trails through the tropical rainforest. Cruz Bay is the gateway port to the park, as well as the visitor center location. Ferries operate hourly from Red Hook, St. Thomas, thrice daily from Charlotte Amalie, St.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Best time to visit
December to April — dry season; summer and fall are hot with hurricane season
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Cyril E. King Airport |
| Getting there | John and can be accessed from Cruz Bay by hiking the 1 mile (1.6 km) long Lind Point Trail or from Caneel Bay Resort. |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
|---|
Famous trails
- Reef Bay Trail — 2.8 miles (4.5 km) — Moderate
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Airports near this park
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- Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) · Beef Island, British Virgin Islands · 14.7 miles away
- Cyril E. King Airport (STT) · Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands · 16.2 miles away
- Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) · San Juan, Puerto Rico · 83.7 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Virgin Islands
Frequently asked questions
Where is Virgin Islands National Park?
Virgin Islands National Park is in Virgin Islands, United States (18.3300° N, 64.7300° W).
When was Virgin Islands National Park established?
Virgin Islands National Park was established in 1956, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Virgin Islands National Park?
Virgin Islands National Park covers 15,041 acres (6,087 ha).
How many people visit Virgin Islands National Park each year?
It recorded 471,074 recreation visits in 2025, the latest published figure.
When is the best time to visit Virgin Islands National Park?
December to April — dry season; summer and fall are hot with hurricane season.
Does Virgin Islands National Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Virgin Islands National Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Virgin Islands National Park?
The nearest town is Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands. The nearest airport is Cyril E. King Airport. John and can be accessed from Cruz Bay by hiking the 1 mile (1.6 km) long Lind Point Trail or from Caneel Bay Resort.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_parks_of_the_United_States — Wikipedia list of US national parks — coordinates, established date, area, recreation visitors (2025), description.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_Islands_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/viis/ — Official park page.