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Virgin Islands National ParkCalm waters of Francis Bay showing mooring balls.
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Virgin Islands National Park
Fees & Reservations
Visitors gather at the Fee Booth at Trunk Bay beach.

Visitors at the Fee Booth entering Trunk Bay beach.

There is no charge for entrance into Virgin Islands National Park.  However, a same-day user fee is collected at  TrunkBay.  Children age 16 and under are admitted free; adults, $4; individual annual pass, $10; family annual pass, $15; Golden Age and Golden Access annual cardholders are admitted half price.
 
NPS employee performs maintenance to a non-commercial use mooring.

NPS employee gets ready to perform maintenance to a mooring ball.

There is a self-registration fee of $15.00 for overnight anchoring or mooring between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Golden Age/Access Passport holders pay half price. Overnight fees must be paid prior to spending the night.

 

Overnight stays in the Park watersare limited to 30 nights in a particular calender year, and no more than seven consecutive nights in one bay.

 

Payment stations are located at Cruz Bay Finger Pier, Caneel Bay Watersports Shop, Hawksnest Bay, Maho Bay Camp, Leinster Bay, Saltpond Bay, and Great Lameshur Bay. 

 

 

visitor gets a little closer to one of the underwater trail signs in Trunk Bay.  

Did You Know?
The underwater snorkel trail at Trunk Bay is an excellent place for beginners or anyone wanting to learn about marine life. Plaques along the trail describe the various species of fish, and provide information about the coral reefs.

Last Updated: July 31, 2006 at 10:51 EST