Virgin Islands National Park (St. John)
A national park covering about 60% of St. John, with tropical forest trails, sugar plantation ruins and a string of stunning bays.
Virgin Islands National Park was established in 1956 on land donated by the Rockefeller family, and it covers most of St. John and the surrounding waters. A road along the north shore links beaches including Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay and Maho Bay. Trails lead to Indigenous rock carvings and the ruins of Danish sugar plantations. A 20-minute ferry from Red Hook on St. Thomas takes you to Cruz Bay. Stop by the visitor center for a map, then rent a Jeep or take a taxi. Entry to the park is free, though some beaches charge a fee.
Opening hours
All day; visitor center roughly 08:00–16:30