Saint Croix Island International Historic Site
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Operating Hours & Seasons
The park is normally open year-round during daylight hours. Some park facilities are closed during the winter.
Hours
Ranger on Duty Hours, May 23, 2026 to October 31, 2026 (Closed Tuesday and Wednesday)
| Monday | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday – Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday – Sunday | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
A park ranger will be available at the Visitor Center at the following days and times.
Winter closure November 1, 2026 to May 21, 2027
| Monday – Sunday | Closed |
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The park has limited services during the winter months. The visitor center is closed and the interpretive path sculptures are covered.
Visitor centers
Saint Croix Island Ranger Station
Saint Croix Island Ranger Station
| Monday | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday – Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday – Sunday | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
Coming up:
- Nov 1 – May 21: Winter Closure November 1, 2026 to May 21, 2027 (closed)
Park grounds are normally open year-round during daylight hours. During winter -- typically the about mid- October to the week of Memorial Day -- services are limited. The displays and bronze statutes along the interpretive trail are covered to prevent damage from inclement weather, and the visitor center is closed.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Saint Croix Island Ranger Station
About this park
The winter of 1604-1605 on Saint Croix Island was a cruel one for Pierre Dugua's French expedition. Iced in by freezing temperatures and cut off from fresh water and game, 35 of 79 men died. As spring arrived and native people traded game for bread, the health of those remaining improved. Although the expedition moved on by summer, the beginning of French presence in North America had begun.