Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument
National Monument · U.S. Virgin Islands · National Park Service
Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument includes federal submerged lands within the 3-mile belt off the island of St. John. These waters support a diverse and complex system of coral reefs and other ecosystems such as shoreline mangrove forests and seagrass beds.
Plan your visit
Know before you go
- Phone
- 3407766201
- Official site
- www.nps.gov
- Managed by
- National Park Service
Getting there
Things to do
Highlights: Maritime · Ships and Shipwrecks · Animals · Birds · Fish · Tortoises and Turtles · Coasts, Islands and Atolls · Estuaries and Mangroves · Oceans · Coral Reefs · The Tropics · Unique Species · Rare · Endangered
Activities & features: Boating · Motorized Boating · Sailing · Fishing · Fly Fishing · Saltwater Fishing · Paddling · Kayaking · Stand Up Paddleboarding · SCUBA Diving · Snorkeling · Swimming · Saltwater Swimming · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching
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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12