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Virgin Islands National Park
Outdoor Activities

Snorkeling and scuba diving

 

Some of the best snorkeling anywhere can be found at the beaches in the park and around St. John. A brochure available at the visitors center describes the various locations.

 

Sailing, kayaking and windsurfing

 

At the Cinnamon Bay beach, rentals are available for a variety of sailboats, kayaks and windsurfers. The bay is large, and prevailing winds make for exciting sailing.

 

Hiking


A number of trails on the North and South shores offer a variety of short and long hikes, ranging from 15 minutes to two hours.  Our trail map provides detail of each of the 20 hiking trails. Please note that listed distances are one-way.

 

Camping


Within the Park, camping is available at Cinnamon Bay. Bare tent sites (campers furnish their own tents and equipment), large canvas tents (with equipment furnished) and screened cottages (with propane grills and electricity) are available. There is a restaurant and a camp store. A private campground is located at Maho 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 08, 2008 at 16:06 EST