The refuge consists of the entire island and is located 2 miles south of St.
Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. The vegetation is comprised mostly of cactus,
brush, grasslands and there is a rocky shoreline. Long-term plans call for the
elimination of black rats in order to enhance the value of the area for
breeding seabirds. The surrounding waters are used by divers and snorkelers to
view coral reefs. The Coast Guard maintains a lighthouse on the island.

The refuge consists of the entire island and is located 2 miles south of St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands.  The vegetation is comprised mostly of cactus, brush, grasslands and there is a rocky shoreline.  Long-term plans call for the elimination of black rats in order to enhance the value of the area for breeding seabirds.  The surrounding waters are used by divers and snorkelers to view coral reefs. The Coast Guard maintains a lighthouse on the island.

Bird's eye view of the park

Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge

Go beyond Virgin Islands National Park's stunning white-sand beaches. Hike to
historic plantation sites to learn about a challenging past when sugar and
enslaved labor dominated life on the island. Visit the Indigenous Taino's
ancient petroglyphs. Snorkel coral reefs to discover hidden marine life. Two-
thirds of the island of St. John is national park, making it a unique
destination for visitors.

Go beyond Virgin Islands National Park's stunning white-sand beaches. Hike to historic plantation sites to learn about a challenging past when sugar and enslaved labor dominated life on the island. Visit the Indigenous Taino's ancient petroglyphs. Snorkel coral reefs to discover hidden marine life. Two-thirds of the island of St. John is national park, making it a unique destination for visitors.

## Overview

Virgin Island National Park Overnight Moorings are located on the north and
south shore surrounding the island of St. John.

Overnight moorings are available on a first-come, first-served basis only.
Visitors are required to physically arrive at the mooring to purchase and
claim a spot. Once on-site, you can pay for your mooring by scanning a QR code
using the Recreation.gov mobile app at the self pay floating paystation.
Download the free Recreation.gov mobile app on Android or iOS prior to your
arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

## Recreation

Moorings are available for day use and overnight use. Boaters have the
opportunity to visit nearby bays that offer various recreation opportunities
to include Honeymoon, Trunk Bay and Cinnamon Bay. Bays offer concessions and
snorkle rentals to explorer the surrounding waters.

## Facilities

The mooring system is a self pay honor system. Boaters must pay the mooring
fee at one of the floating pay stations. boaters are provided payment
instructions and marine brochure at the location. Download the Recreation,gov
mobile app prior to arriving.

## Natural Features

Virgin Islands National park moorings are located on the north and south shore
bays surrounded by beautiful clear blue waters. The use of moorings assist in
protecting marine life that lives on the ocean seabed. Moorings are safe and
convenient to use while in the bay.

## Nearby Attractions

Concessions for food and drinks are available at Honeymoon, Trunk bay, and
Cinnamon Bay. Nearby attractions include daily rental of snorkel gears, and
paddle boards at theses locations.

## Charges & Cancellations

Once payment is made on-site, we do not offer refunds or modifications.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Virgin Island National Park Overnight Moorings are located on the north and south shore surrounding the island of St. John. </p>
<p>Overnight moorings are available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the mooring to purchase and claim a spot. Once on-site, you can pay for your mooring by scanning a QR code using the <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app/" rel="nofollow">Recreation.gov mobile app</a> at the self pay floating paystation. Download the free Recreation.gov mobile app on Android or iOS prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Moorings are available for day use and overnight use. Boaters have the opportunity to visit nearby bays that offer various recreation opportunities to include Honeymoon, Trunk Bay and Cinnamon Bay. Bays offer concessions and snorkle rentals to explorer the surrounding waters.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The mooring system is a self pay honor system. Boaters must pay the mooring fee at one of the floating pay stations. boaters are provided payment instructions and marine brochure at the location. Download the Recreation,gov mobile app prior to arriving.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Virgin Islands National park moorings are located on the north and south shore bays surrounded by beautiful clear blue waters. The use of moorings assist in protecting marine life that lives on the ocean seabed. Moorings are safe and convenient to use while in the bay. </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Concessions for food and drinks are available at Honeymoon, Trunk bay, and Cinnamon Bay. Nearby attractions include daily rental of snorkel gears, and paddle boards at theses locations.</p>
<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Once payment is made on-site, we do not offer refunds or modifications. </p>

Virgin Islands National Park overnight moorings cost $26.00 per night.
Interagency Senior and Access Pass holders cost $13.00 per night. *** (Pass
number is required to receive discount rate*** Moorings are available on the
north and south side of the island. Payments are accepted at the floating
overnight stations at designated locations to include Caneel Bay, Maho Bay,
Leinster, Cruz bay, Saltpond, and Lameshur.

Trunk Bay Beach with white sand beaches, turquoise waters and lush green islands.

Virgin Islands National Park Visitor Center

Virgin Islands National Park Visitor Center with National Park Service boats parked in the water in front of the building.

Saloman Beach with white sand beaches and blue waters.

Virgin Island National Park Overnight Mooring

Virgin Islands National Park

Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument includes federal submerged lands
within the 3-mile belt off the island of St. John. These waters support a
diverse and complex system of coral reefs and other ecosystems such as
shoreline mangrove forests and seagrass beds.

Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument includes federal submerged lands within the 3-mile belt off the island of St. John. These waters support a diverse and complex system of coral reefs and other ecosystems such as shoreline mangrove forests and seagrass beds.

Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge

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