Virgin Islands National Park
National Park · U.S. Virgin Islands · National Park Service
- Camping
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
Trails & hiking
Hiking
Camping
Camping
Site types & reservations: see the official site.
Know before you go
- Phone
- 3407766201
- Official site
- www.nps.gov
- Managed by
- National Park Service
Getting there
Things to do
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 · Car or Front Country Camping · Fishing · Fly Fishing · Saltwater Fishing · Food · Picnicking · Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking · Backcountry Hiking · Front-Country Hiking · Paddling · Kayaking · Stand Up Paddleboarding · SCUBA Diving · Snorkeling · Swimming · Saltwater Swimming · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store
Photos
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Judy Bucholz -
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Caroline Rogers -
Stephanie Guyer-Stevens
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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12