Salt River Bay NHP & EP
Facility · U.S. Virgin Islands ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Salt River Bay National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve (National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve) · Open Access
- 100 ft
- Elevation
Salt River Bay Visitor Contact Station:
Due to damage from Hurricane Maria the Salt River Bay Visitor Contact Station is closed. Please visit the Visitor Center at Fort Christiansvaern in Christiansted for park information.
Fort Christiansvaern at Christiansted National Historic Site serves as the point of information for all three national park units on St. Croix, including Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve. Visit the fee booth for brochures, pamphlets, and guides.
Getting there
The Visitor Contact Station at Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve was severely damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. For information about the park please visit our bookstore or fee booth at Christiansted National Historic Site.
17.77994, -64.76152 · 17°46'47.8"N 64°45'41.5"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 2.1 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 6.7 | 4.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Salt River Bay NHP & EP
- Can you reserve a site at Salt River Bay NHP & EP?
- No. Salt River Bay NHP & EP is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Salt River Bay NHP & EP
- Virgin Island National Park Overnight Mooring 38.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Buck Island Reef National Monument 4.5 mi · Visitor Center
- Christiansted National Historic Site Visitor Center 4.5 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (340) 773-01460
- Email CHRI_Education@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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