National Monument

Buck Island Reef National Monument

Buck Island Reef National Monument is a National Monument in U.S. Virgin Islands. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

U.S. Virgin Islands National Monument No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

Snorkeler swimming by Elkhorn Coral at Buck Island Reef NM.
Elkhorn Coral at Buck Island Reef NM · Photo: NPS (via nps.gov)

About the 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.”

Active alerts

0

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

1

Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Activities the NPS lists for Buck Island Reef.

BoatingSailingHikingPaddlingKayakingSCUBA DivingSnorkelingSwimmingSaltwater SwimmingWildlife WatchingBirdwatching

Operating hours

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.

Buck Island Reef National Monument
DayHours
Monday7:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday7:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday7:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday7:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday7:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday7:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday7:00AM - 5:00PM

Weather: Welcome to the tropics!

Contact and directions

Phone
(340) 773.1460
Email
[email protected]
Address
2100 Church St. #100, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI 00820
Coordinates
17.8103, -64.6222· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Buck Island Reef National MonumentDaily: 7:00AM - 5:00PM340.773.1460Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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More parks in U.S. Virgin Islands

Christiansted National Historic SiteSalt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological PreserveVirgin Islands Coral Reef National MonumentVirgin Islands National ParkAll in U.S. Virgin Islands

Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/buis/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.