Cinnamon Bay Beach and Campground

• Reserve your campsite at the website linked below.
• Cinnamon Bay Beach and Campground offers a variety of accommodations including bare tent sites, eco-tents, and cottages and amenities including restrooms, showers, food and beverage service, watersports rentals, and more.

Annaburg Sugar Plantation

A path winds through the impressive remains of the Annaberg Plantation. The intricate stonework of the factory and distinctive tall windmill give a glimpse of what life might have been like on the plantation. The stunning views from the headlands provides a jarring backdrop for the troubling history of the enslaved men and women who lived and worked the plantation and factory.

• A path winds through the impressive remains of the Annaberg Plantation. The intricate stonework of the factory and distinctive tall windmill give a glimpse of what life might have been like on the plantation. The stunning views from the headlands provides a jarring backdrop for the troubling history of the enslaved men and women who lived and worked the plantation and factory.

Cinnamon Bay Beach

One of the longest beaches in Virgin Islands National Park, Cinnamon Bay is the home of Cinnamon Bay Campground. (Reopening December 2021.) Other amenities will include breakfast, lunch and dinner and souvenirs, clothing, grab-and-go food items and other essentials will be available at the Cinnamon Bay Beach Shop. A watersports center will also be located on the beach.

• A long stretch of white sand invites visitors to stroll along the edge of the sea. A small cay juts up just off the coast. The beach leads to the jagged volcanic rocks of America Point.

Francis Bay

Francis Bay is one of the quieter areas of the park and is a great place to view turtles, go for long swims, snorkel along the rock shoreline at the north end of the beach. A board walk provides access to some great birding opportunities along the salt pond located behind the beach. Visitors can also take the trail up to the remains of a "Great House" and the Francis Sugar Factory.

• A long narrow, somewhat rocky beach is lined with mangroves. Steep hills rise up at either end of the bay protecting the bay from wind.

Hawksnest Beach

This shady, family-friendly beach invites visitors to stay the day and have a picnic at one of the shelters. The snorkeling is great.

• Tall trees line the shore at Hawksnest providing shade and color along the white sand of the short beach. Picnic shelters and benches invite families to relax and enjoy the tranquility of this quiet beach.

Honeymoon Beach

• Honeymoon Beach is a fairly long, white sandy beach fringed with palms and seagrape trees that provide excellent shade. This protected cove provides some great snorkeling opportunities.

Maho Beach

Maho Bay offers .3 miles of beach for your walking enjoyment, and several large seagrass areas perfect for viewing turtles. Amenities include pavilions to rent for your family party or wedding, as well as restrooms at the western end of the beach. There is a large parking area at the eastern end of the beach. Please respect closures and do not park on vegetation.

• Maho is a long white sand beach that is very protected from wind and waves making it a popular beach for swimming and paddleboarding,

Reef Bay Trail and Sugar Plantation

This popular trail descends through a shady, moist forest, passing through the remains of four sugar estates. Signs along the trail provide information about the natural and cultural history of the area including the names and traditional uses of the trees and plants. The trail ends at the impressive Reef Bay Sugar Estate with its old buildings and steam-powered machinery. A side trail at mile 1.6 leads to a waterfall and petroglyphs attributed to early Taino Indians. 

• Majestic trees provide a green canopy of shade along this steep trail leading to sugar plantations and factory.

Salt Pond Bay

Salt Pond is perfect for someone looking for a pleasant stroll to a beautiful beach. Just a half mile hike from the parking area to beach, has only a slight grade though the trail surface is uneven and rocky.

• The long white sand beach curves around clear turquoise water.

Trunk Bay

Trunk Bay is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

• Trunk Bay is a long, gently sloping white sand beach with crystal clear water. It is perfect for snorkeling.

Virgin Islands National Park

The purpose of Virgin Islands National Park is to preserve and protect for public benefit and inspiration outstanding scenic features, Caribbean tropical marine and terrestrial ecosystems in their natural conditions, and cultural heritage from pre-Columbian through Danish colonial times

Cruz Bay Visitor Center

• Cruz Bay Visitor Center
• Visitor and Information Center for Virgin Islands National Park and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument.

• Reef Bay Trail
• Reef Bay Trail is a strenuous hike that will take you past some of the oldest and tallest trees on the island. Danish sugar plantation ruins, stone walls from cattle grazing, and ancient rock carvings left behind by the pre-Colombian Taino can be found along the trail. During rainy season the waterfall can be spectacular.

• Discover Bird Watching in the Virgin Islands
• Join our Park Ranger for a tour of Francis Bay Trail and the nearby salt pond. While there you will enjoy to opportunity to view the many resident and migratory birds that call Francis Bay home.

• Maho Bay
• The perfect experience for sea turtle lovers!

• Trunk Bay Underwater Snorkel Trail
• This unique underwater trail is a great way to learn about the diverse animals of the coral reef habitat.

• Annaberg Sugar Plantation
• Take a self-guided tour of the Annaberg Sugar Plantation and immerse yourself in the time when "Sugar was King" on the island. Volunteer docents are often available during weekdays to answer questions. You are invited to tour the small country garden and learn about traditional uses of plants with Mr. Charles most weekdays,

• Cinnamon Bay Nature Loop And Accessible Trail
• Cinnamon Bay Plantation was established in 1717 and was one of the earliest and most prosperous sugar plantations on the Island. In 1903, the Danish West India Plantation Company bought Cinnamon Bay and began growing bay rum trees to produce bay leaf oil, which was used in popular colognes and lotions known as St. John Bay Rum.

• Johnny Horn Trail
• This strenuous trail leads to the remains of some beautiful stone historic sites and incredible views.

• L'Esperance Trail
• L'Esperance Trail follows a historic Danish road passing ruins of some of the earliest plantations established on St. John. View the island's only baobab, a sacred tree species that was brought to the Caribbean by enslaved Africans. From trailhead to the beach is about 2.6 miles one way. Much of the trail faces west and lacks tree shade so be sure to wear sun protection and a hat.

• Francis Bay Trail
• Francis Bay Trail starts at the Francis Bay Sugar Factory. It continues past the Mary's Point Estate house and around a salt pond. The dry tropical forest and salt pond provide an excellent opportunity to view birds. The lower portion of the trail is an accessible boardwalk that continues through the mangroves to the two viewing platforms.

• Cinnamon Bay Trails
• Meander through the ruins of the historic Cinnamon Bay Sugar Plantation. Smell the scent of the leaves from the bay rum trees, which were once used to make the famous St John Bay Rum Cologne. The boardwalk and nature loop are located across the road from the entrance to the Cinnamon Bay Campground. The nature loop is an easy 0.5 mile hike. For a more adventurous hike, try the strenuous 1 mile Cinnamon Bay Trail which begins east of the ruins. Hike uphill through a shaded for

• Caneel Hill Trail
• Hiking trails in the park provide an excellent way to experience the beauty of the landscape and the rich natural and cultural history of the park/

• Salomon/Honeymoon Bays
• Salomon/Honeymoon Bay - These two white-sand beaches can be accessed by a short hike from Lind Point Trail that begins at the Visitor Center parking lot, from the trailhead at the Virgin Islands National Park sign off North Shore Road, or by boat.

• Hawksnest Bay
• Hawksnest Bay offers three fingers of mostly Elkhorn coral reefs to snorkel. It is not advisable to snorkel directly over the reef. The Elkhorn corals are a federally protected species and extremely fragile. Snorkeling around the fingers you will see many juvenile fish and other reef creatures in and among the branches of the Elkhorn corals.

• Yawzi Point Trail
• Located between Great Lameshur Bay and Little Lameshur Bay, this .3 mile trail is a good choice if looking for an easy hike. Stone ruins of homes from the Danish colonial period can be found alongside the trail. Small rocky beaches can be accessed by side trails for a quiet snorkel entry spot.

• Cinnamon Bay Beach and Snorkeling
• Cinnamon Bay offers a long gently sloping snow white beach to stick your toes in, or go for a leisurely stroll. The crystal clear waters provide many delights for even a novice snorkeler. Turtles and fish of all sizes and colors can be seen here.

• Hike the Lind Point Trails
• The Lind Point Trail starts just behind the park visitor center and ends at breathtaking Honeymoon Bay or Solomon Bay. The trail offers several spurs one of which heads to the overlook. Stop and rest on the bench as you watch the boats sail by.

• Salt Pond Bay and Ram Head Trails
• Salt Pond is perfect for someone looking for a pleasant stroll to a beautiful beach. Just a quarter mile hike from the parking area to beach, has only a slight grade.  

• Tektite Trail
• The trailhead can be found to the right of Lameshur Road at the first switchback. The .7 mile trail begins with a moderately strenuous ascent on the Cabritte Horn Point. Hike through the desert-like terrain to reach scenic views atop coastal cliffs.

• Windmill Tour
• Enjoy the virtual Windmill & Plantation tour and then take a drive and see them in person.