Buck Island Reef National Monument

National Monument · U.S. Virgin Islands

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Snorkeler swimming by Elkhorn Coral at Buck Island Reef NM.
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Hours

Buck Island Reef National Monument

Standard hours: Buck Island Reef National Monument
Every day7:00AM - 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.

Buck Island Reef National Monument
Standard hours
Every day7:00AM - 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.

Visitor centers

Buck Island Reef National Monument

Buck Island Reef National Monument

Standard hours: Buck Island Reef National Monument
Every day7:00AM - 5:00PM

There is no visitor center on Buck Island, and no visitor services on the island. Fort Christiansvaern at Christiansted National Historic Site serves as the point of information for the three national park units on St. Croix. Visit the fee booth at the fort for brochures, pamphlets, and guides. And be sure to check out our exhibits.

Visitor center page on nps.gov: Buck Island Reef National Monument

About this park

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.