- 340 776 6201
TRAVEL BASICS
Operating Hours, Seasons Virgin Islands National Park Visitor Contact Station is open daily, 8:00am to 4:30pm. The Station is closed Christmas Day. Park areas are open 24 hours a day year-round. Getting
There PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Hourly ferry service from Red Hook, St. Thomas (a 20-minute ride) is available to St. John and operates from 6:30 a.m., then on the hour from 7:00 am - midnight. Ferry service from St. John to St. Thomas runs on the hour from 6:00 a.m - 11:00
p.m. Less frequent ferries travel between Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas and St. John (a 45-minute ride). Weather & Climate Temperatures range in the low 70s to upper 80s, December through April, and are slightly higher (mid 80s to mid 90s), May through November.
Usually there is more rainfall July through January, while spring and early summer can be quite dry. On any given day, however, brief light rain showers are not uncommon. Throughout the year, cotton clothes that are light in color and weight are recommended in the daytime; a
light jacket may occasionally be needed in the late evening and early morning during the winter season. Lightweight trousers help protect against insect bites on the denser hiking trails. Accessibility The Visitor Contact Station in Cruz Bay and picnic areas at
Trunk Bay and Hawksnest beaches are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair accessibility to beaches and trails is extremely limited due to the steep topography of the island. Cinnamon Bay campground has several accessible campsites. Call the Park for more information. Getting
Around Most popular Park areas are easily accessed by local taxis, called safari buses. Rental vehicles are available in Cruz Bay and are necessary to travel to some of the more remote areas on St. John. Parking is limited at many Park sites. Reef Bay and Cinnamon Bay Trails
and Salt Pond can be accessed by public bus service running from Cruz Bay to the Coral Bay area by way of Centerline Road (Route 10). Check the most current schedule posted near the Cruz Bay ferry dock. Boats are necessary to visit some Park bays lacking road access. Bicycling
is not recommended within the Park, due to very steep, narrow and winding roads. FEES/PERMITS
Entrance Fee PARK ENTRANCE FEE Free! Park entrance is free. A same-day use fee is collected at Annaberg and Trunk Bay. Children age 16 and under
are admitted free; adults, $4; individual annual pass, $10; family annual pass, $15; Golden Age and Golden Access annual cardholders are admitted half price.
USER FEES $4 for 365 Days Trunk Bay & Annaberg fee stations $4 Adults, 16 and under, no charge.
USER FEES $4 for 365 Days $10 for Annual $15 for Annual Trunk Bay & Annaberg fee stations $4 Adults, 16 and under, no charge. Annual fees, $10 individual, $15 Family.
USER FEES $4 for 365 Days $10 for
Annual $15 for Annual Trunk Bay & Annaberg fee stations, daily, $4 Adults, 16 and under, no charge. Annual fees, $10 individual, $15 Family.
USER FEES $4 for 365 Days $10 for One Time Trunk Bay & Annaberg fee stations $4 Adults,
16 and under, no charge.
CAMPING
Cinnamon Bay Campground Open All Year Camping is permitted only at Cinnamon Bay campground. No backcountry or beach camping is permitted within Virgin Islands National Park. Accommodations at Cinnamon Bay
campground include bare sites, sites prepared with tent-covered platforms, and cottages. Cottages and prepared sites are equipped with cooking supplies and linens. A camp store sells food, beverages and other supplies. A campground restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Reservations for special tours for schools and other groups are necessary. At least two weeks notice is required. To schedule a special program for a school or other organization contact the Division of Interpretation at (340)776-6201 ext. 252. Campground reservations in winter
months should be made at least four to six months in advance by calling (340) 776-6330. Special permits for large-group use of pavilions and picnic areas are required. Direct all permit queries to (340)776-6201 ext. 244. For More Information on this campground please call
340-776-6330
FACILITIES
CINNAMON BAY WATERSPORTS SHOP Available Facilities - A watersports shop at Cinnamon Bay rents snorkeling equipment, sea kayaks, sailboards, and small sailboats and provides lessons.
TRUNK BAY KIOSK Open All
Year Special Programs - A kiosk staffed by Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park volunteers at Trunk Bay provides Park information. Information is also posted on bulletin boards located throughout the Park. Available Facilities - Facilities at Trunk
Bay include showers; a snack bar that sells sandwiches, snacks and drinks; a watersports shop that rents snorkeling equipment and beach chairs; and a small gift shop.
Visitor Centers CRUZ BAY VISITOR CONTACT STATION Open All Year 8:00AM - 4:30PM Phone
- 340-776-6201 ext 238 Location - Cruz Bay, ST.John, U.S. Virgin Islands Closures - Contact center for latest information. Special Programs - Call for additional information. Exhibits - Currently under construction. Available Facilities - Eastern National Sales Outlet. Restroom Facilities.
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