Trunk Bay. Photo: NPS Photo
- Entrance
- Free
- Nonresident fee
- None
- Park annual pass
- Not sold
- Payment
- Card only, no cash
Work out the cost for your group
About Virgin Islands
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.
Things to do
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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 island.
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Caneel Hill Trail
Hiking trails in the park provide an excellent way to experience the beauty of the landscape and the rich natural and cultural history of the park/
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Cinnamon Bay Beach and Snorkeling
Cinnamon Bay offers a long gently sloping snow white beach to stick your toes in, or go for a leisurely stroll.
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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 Island.
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Cinnamon Bay Trails
Meander through the ruins of the historic Cinnamon Bay Sugar Plantation.
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Discover Bird Watching in the Virgin Islands
Join our Park Ranger for a tour of Francis Bay Trail and the nearby salt pond.
Photos
Sunset Bench at Lind Point Photo: NPS Photo
Entrance fees
This park has no entrance fee.
Reservations
NPS lists no entry reservation for this park as of October 26, 2026. Campgrounds and tours may still need booking.
Weather and seasons
Mostly Perfect! The Tradewinds (the Easterlies) dominate the weather in the Virgin Islands, blowing east to west across the tropical Atlantic. The winter tends to bring stronger winds and less rain, and the summer tends to bring more rain and lighter winds. Be sure to check the forecast often during hurricane season or winter swell events.
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.
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.
Campgrounds
Visitor centers
- Cruz Bay Visitor Center
Alerts
- Caution: Trail Conditions
