Operating Hours & Seasons

Green sea turtle hatchling scampering towards the water on Buck Island

NPS photos

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 from sunset to sunrise to protect nesting sea turtles. An anchoring permit is required to anchor within the designated area.