Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve is a national historical park and ecological preserve run by the National Park Service in U.S. Virgin Islands.
In the park service’s words
Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve uniquely documents the human and natural Caribbean world from the earliest indigenous settlements in the central Caribbean to their clash with seven different colonial European powers to the present day.
From the National Park Service (public domain).
Fees and hours
Entrance fee: No entrance fee.
Hours: Closed. Due to damage suffered from Hurricane Maria, the Salt River Bay NHP&EP Visitor Center is closed. For information about Salt River Bay - its history and natural environment - please visit the Visitor Center at Fort Christiansvaern, Christiansted National Historic Site. For tours, please call the Interpretation Division at 340.773.1460.
Getting there
There are several air carriers to St Croix arriving at the Henry E. Rohlesen Airport. The park is five miles from Christiansted National Historic Site and can be reached by car via Rt. 75 from Christiansted, connecting to Route 80. Cars may be rented at the airport and various other island locations. Ask your lodging hosts for information about guided land tours.
| Airport | City | Drive to the park | Straight-line miles | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) | Christiansted, SC | No road route | 6 | Regional |
| Cyril E. King Airport (STT) | Charlotte Amalie, ST | No road route | 41 | Large hub |
| Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport (CPX) | Culebra, A | No road route | 52 | Regional |
Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.
Miles are straight-line distances.
Visitor centers
- Salt River Bay NHP & EP: Closed. Due to damage suffered from Hurricane Maria, the Salt River Bay NHP&EP Visitor Center is closed. For information about Salt River Bay - its history and natural environment - please visit the Visitor Center at Fort Christiansvaern, Christiansted National Historic Site. For tours, please call the Interpretation Division at 340.773.1460.
Weather
Welcome to the tropics!
From the National Park Service (public domain).
Know before you go
Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.
Nearby
The nearest national park is Virgin Islands, about 38 miles away in a straight line.
Sources
- National Park Service Data API: Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve (public domain)
- Official website
Last checked 1 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an entrance fee at Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve?
No entrance fee.
Where is Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve?
In U.S. Virgin Islands. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Henry E. Rohlsen Airport, about 6 miles away.
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