Turquoise water laps white sandy shore fringed with lush green vegetation.
Renowned for its beauty, Trunk Bay is a visitor favorite. NPS Photo

Virgin Islands National Park

National Park · U.S. Virgin Islands · National Park Service

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.

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone
3407766201
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

What's here

Highlights: Archeology · Ruins · Enslavement · Farming and Agriculture · Plantations · Maritime · Piracy and Privateering · Ships and Shipwrecks · Transportation · Animals · Birds · Fish · Tortoises and Turtles · Estuaries and Mangroves · Oceans · Coral Reefs · Trails · Water Trails · Unique Species · Rare · Endangered · Waterfalls

Activities & features: Arts and Culture · Craft Demonstrations · Cultural Demonstrations · Astronomy · Stargazing · Boating · Motorized Boating · Sailing · Camping · Car or Front Country Camping · Fishing · Fly Fishing · Saltwater Fishing · Food · Picnicking · Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Hiking · Backcountry Hiking · Front-Country Hiking · Paddling · Kayaking · Stand Up Paddleboarding · SCUBA Diving · Snorkeling · Swimming · Saltwater Swimming · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store

Nearby parks

Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12