Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve
Designation: National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve
Location: U.S. Virgin Islands
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
Welcome to the tropics!
🚗 Directions
There are several air carriers to St Croix arriving at the Henry E. Rohlesen Airport. 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.
Images
View of the Salt River Bay Visitor Contact Station from below.
Credit: NPS Photo
Many visitors visit the Visitor Contact Station and view Salt River Bay from this scenic vista.
Credit: NPS Photo
Kayaking is a great way to see our mangroves and beaches!
Credit: S. Corsaut, Digital Island.
An aerial view of the Salt River Bay area.
Credit: NPS Photo
This brick and coral block masonry tower, built in the 1790s, used the power of wind to move water from Salt River to neighboring plantation estates.
Credit: NPS photo.
Students and summer campers come to Salt River to learn about our island's nature and history.
Credit: NPS
SCUBA divers from around the world come to dive the famous canyon walls at Salt River.
Credit: NPS
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Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Sunday, Aug 16
Patchy rain nearby
High: 85.9°F | Low: 80.6°F
Humidity: 74%
Wind: 24.4 mph
Rain Chance: 60%
UV Index: 11.1
Sunrise: 06:01 AM
Sunset: 06:44 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (18%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 77.7°F
Cloud Cover: 60%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Monday, Aug 17
Patchy rain nearby
High: 86.2°F | Low: 80°F
Humidity: 74%
Wind: 19.2 mph
Rain Chance: 57%
UV Index: 10.5
Sunrise: 06:02 AM
Sunset: 06:44 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (27%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 77.3°F
Cloud Cover: 57%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Tuesday, Aug 18
Partly Cloudy
High: 86.8°F | Low: 80.4°F
Humidity: 71%
Wind: 15.2 mph
Rain Chance: 19%
UV Index: 7
Sunrise: 06:02 AM
Sunset: 06:43 PM
Moon: First Quarter (37%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 77.2°F
Cloud Cover: 19%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
Route 75 Salt River Bay
Christiansted, VI 00820
🏤 Mailing Address:
2100 Church St. #100
Christiansted, VI 00820
📞 Voice Phone: (340) 773.1460
📞 Fax Phone: (340) 719.1791
✉️ Email: CHRI_Education@nps.gov