Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve uniquely documents the human and natural Caribbean world from the earliest indigenous settlements in the central Caribbean to their clash with seven different colonial European powers to the present day.
Photo: NPS Photo
Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve
- LocationChristiansted, VI
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursClosed
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Weather now85°F Patchy rain nearby
- Alerts 1 active alert
Overview
Topics
- Archeology
- Oceans
Alerts (1)
Park ClosureVisitor Center Closed The Salt River Bay NHP&EP Visitor Contact station remains closed due to damage caused by Hurricanes Irma/Maria. Reconstr… Read more
The Salt River Bay NHP&EP Visitor Contact station remains closed due to damage caused by Hurricanes Irma/Maria. Reconstruction of the Visitor Contact Station continues.
Things to Do
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Facilities & Services
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Other Visitor Services
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Salt River Bay NHP & EP
Facility
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…
Christiansted, VI (340) 773-0146 Directions
Details
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.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Closed · Salt River Bay Visitor Contact Station
Hours details
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Salt River Bay Visitor Contact StationClosed
Due to damage suffered from Hurricane Maria, the Salt River Bay NHP&EP Visitor Center is closed. For information about Salt River Bay - its history and natural environment - please visit the Visitor Center at Fort Christiansvaern, Christiansted National Historic Site. For tours, please call the Interpretation Division at 340.773.1460.
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday Closed Friday Closed Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Weather
85°F
Patchy rain nearby · feels like 93°
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Today
86° 79°
Patchy rain nearby75% rain
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Tomorrow
87° 79°
Patchy rain nearby62% rain
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Saturday
87° 79°
Patchy rain nearby70% rain
Updated 4 hr ago
What to expect by season
Welcome to the tropics!
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Photos
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An aerial view of the Salt River Bay area. — NPS Photo -
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Getting There
Christiansted, VI 00820
There are several air carriers to St Croix arriving at the Henry E. Rohlesen Airport.
Full directions
The park is five miles from Christiansted National Historic Site and can be reached by car via Rt. 75 from Christiansted, connecting to Route 80. Cars may be rented at the airport and various other island locations. Ask your lodging hosts for information about guided land tours.
Mailing address: 2100 Church St. #100, Christiansted, VI 00820
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