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National Monument · U.S. Virgin Islands

Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument

National Monument in U.S. Virgin Islands. No entrance fee.

By The Green Adventures · Updated · How we check

TypeNational Monument
StateU.S. Virgin Islands
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkVirgin Islands (3 mi)
Closest airportSTT (18 mi)

Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument is a national monument run by the National Park Service in U.S. Virgin Islands.

In the park service’s words

Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument includes federal submerged lands within the 3-mile belt off the island of St. John. These waters support a diverse and complex system of coral reefs and other ecosystems such as shoreline mangrove forests and seagrass beds.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Open 24 hours, every day. Always open

Getting there

Once on St. John, the only part of Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument accessible by land is in Hurricane Hole. To get to Hurricane Hole, follow route 10 from Cruz Bay to Estate Hermitage. The Monument extends eastward from Borck Creek to Haulover Bay along the southern shoreline of the Island. Just a sliver of the Monument touches the north shore. To the west of the Monument line is National Park waters, and to the east is territorial waters.

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Cyril E. King Airport (STT) Charlotte Amalie, ST No road route 18 Large hub
Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport (CPX) Culebra, A No road route 39 Regional
Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) Christiansted, SC No road route 41 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

  • Cruz Bay Visitor Center: Mon 8:15AM - 4:00PM; Tue 8:15AM - 4:00PM; Wed 8:15AM - 4:00PM; Thu 8:15AM - 4:00PM; Fri 8:15AM - 1:30PM; Sat Closed; Sun Closed. Regular Hours

Weather

Mostly Perfect. The Tradewinds (the Easterlies) dominate the weather in the Virgin Islands, blowing east to west across the tropical Atlantic. The winter tends to bring stronger winds and less rain, and the summer tends to bring more rain and lighter winds.

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 3 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument?

No entrance fee.

Where is Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument?

In U.S. Virgin Islands. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Cyril E. King Airport, about 18 miles away.

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