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Buck Island Reef National Monument

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About Buck Island Reef

Welcome to Buck Island Reef National Monument, called “the finest marine garden in the Caribbean Sea” by President John F. Kennedy. Snorkel the famous underwater trail, explore endangered elkhorn coral reefs. Hike the trails on the 176-acre island to the observation platform for an unparallel view. Discover a vibrant world above and beneath the waves in this Caribbean paradise.

From the National Park Service.

Region
Caribbean
State
U.S. Virgin Islands
Designation
National Monument
Entrance fee
None listed
  • Trail data for this park is still being added.
  • Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Buck Island Reef.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Mon
7:00AM - 5:00PM
Tue
7:00AM - 5:00PM
Wed
7:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu
7:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri
7:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat
7:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun
7:00AM - 5:00PM

Buck Island Reef National Monument is open year-round, every day of the week. The current operating hours are 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. There is no overnight camping on the island; the park is closed at night to protect nesting sea turtles. Camping is not allowed on the island.

Weather and when to go

Welcome to the tropics!

Getting there

Use one of our concessionaires to get to Buck Island!

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address
2100 Church St. #100, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI 00820
Official site
nps.gov/buis

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

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A day-by-day plan for Buck Island Reef

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